US Bridges

FM 2351 over Clear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.55 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020184401004

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2351 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2351 over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 26,147 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,501 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2351
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.55 MI SW of IH 45
RouteState Highway 2351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54214, -95.19711
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,147 (2024)
Projected traffic35,501 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 2351 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2351 over Clear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2351 over Clear Creek carry?

About 26,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2351 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2351 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.