US Bridges

FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch)

Good

Comal County, Texas · 1.5 MI East of US 281 · Structure no. 150460310601007

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
100 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch) is a steel culvert carrying FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch) in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 45 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 8,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,780 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 306
CrossesRebecca Creek (w Branch)
Location1.5 MI East of US 281
RouteState Highway 306
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9396, -98.38883
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,170 (2020)
Projected traffic7,780 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch) carry?

About 8,170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (w Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.