US Bridges

RM 3351 over Rawls Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 1.03 MI SW of FM 473 · Structure no. 151310321203001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,737
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3351 over Rawls Creek is a concrete slab carrying RM 3351 over Rawls Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,737 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRM 3351
CrossesRawls Creek
Location1.03 MI SW of FM 473
RouteState Highway 3351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96114, -98.53749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,737 (2023)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM 3351 over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3351 over Rawls 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 RM 3351 over Rawls Creek carry?

About 1,737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 3351 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3351 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.