US Bridges

FM 351 over Dry Branch

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 160130241201002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,563
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 351 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 351 over Dry Branch in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,563 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,980 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 351
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.9 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 351
StateTexas
Coordinates28.38445, -97.75768
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,563 (2020)
Projected traffic6,980 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 351 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 351 over Dry Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 351 over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 351 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 351 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.