US Bridges

FM 3351 over Cibolo Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · At Bexar C/L · Structure no. 150460321205007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
222 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
13,142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3351 over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3351 over Cibolo Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 13,142 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,820 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3351
CrossesCibolo Creek
LocationAt Bexar C/L
RouteState Highway 3351
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74408, -98.62335
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,142 (2023)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3351 over Cibolo Creek 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 3351 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 13,142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3351 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3351 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.