US Bridges

FM 3351 over Draw

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.56 MI N of IH10 · Structure no. 150150321206112

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,605
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3351 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying FM 3351 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,856 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3351
CrossesDraw
Location3.56 MI N of IH10
RouteState Highway 3351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72645, -98.62345
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,605 (2022)
Projected traffic22,856 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 3351 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3351 over Draw carry?

About 13,605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 3351 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3351 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.