US Bridges

SH 351 over Spring Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 2.95 MI NE of Jones C/L · Structure no. 082090001104011

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,921
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 351 over Spring Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 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 2,921 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.95 MI NE of Jones C/L
RouteState Highway 351
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54797, -99.57156
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,921 (2023)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 SH 351 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 351 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 351 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.