US Bridges

FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Comal C/L · Structure no. 151310321204006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,897
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,897 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long.

CarriesFM 3351
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Comal C/L
RouteState Highway 3351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79187, -98.59708
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic4,897 (2020)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 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 Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 4,897 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 3351 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.