US Bridges

FM 2351 over Marys Creek

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850184402003

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2351 over Marys Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2351 over Marys Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 27,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,100 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2351
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 518
RouteState Highway 2351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53573, -95.20359
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,170 (2024)
Projected traffic33,100 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 2351 over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 2351 over Marys 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2351 over Marys Creek carry?

About 27,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2351 over Marys Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2351 over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.