US Bridges

SH 349 over Drain

Good

Upton County, Texas · 6.85 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 062310055601035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Drain in Upton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesDrain
Location6.85 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09279, -102.01025
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic644 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Drain carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.