US Bridges

SH 349 over Thurston Draw

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 2.35 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 062220055606029

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Thurston Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Thurston Draw in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesThurston Draw
Location2.35 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 349
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07632, -102.10128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 349 over Thurston Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Thurston Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Thurston Draw carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Thurston Draw?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Thurston Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.