US Bridges

FM 3351 over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150321206004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,951
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3351 over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3351 over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 3351
CrossesSalado Creek
Location2.5 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 3351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71, -98.6281
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,951 (2020)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3351 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3351 over Salado Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3351 over Salado Creek carry?

About 13,951 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 3351 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3351 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.