US Bridges

FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (e Branch)

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 2.6 MI East of US 281 · Structure no. 150460310601008

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

About this bridge

FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (e Branch) is a steel culvert carrying FM 306 over Rebecca Creek (e 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,780 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 306
CrossesRebecca Creek (e Branch)
Location2.6 MI East of US 281
RouteState Highway 306
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94269, -98.37116
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 (e 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 (e Branch) 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 June 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.