SH 351 over Deadman Creek

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 080300001102007

Built: 1928; 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 132 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,803; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Deadman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 351 over Deadman Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351

CrossesDeadman Creek

Location0.10 MI NE of Taylor C/L

RouteState Highway 351

CountyCallahan County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.51344, -99.62782

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating50 US tons

Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 15

Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)

Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2023)

Projected traffic4,590 by 2033

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 351 over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 351 over Deadman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 351 over Deadman Creek carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.