US Bridges

SH 329 over China Draw

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 7.4 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 062310060005005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
344 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
1,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 329 over China Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 329 over China Draw in Upton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,814 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 329
CrossesChina Draw
Location7.4 MI NW of US 67
RouteState Highway 329
CountyUpton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27901, -102.03947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans40
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2022)
Projected traffic1,814 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 329 over China Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 329 over China 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 329 over China Draw carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is SH 329 over China Draw?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 329 over China Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.