US Bridges

SH 351 over Listerine Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 5.05 MI NE of Jones C/L · Structure no. 082090001104059

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,222
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Listerine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 351 over Listerine Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 69 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 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesListerine Creek
Location5.05 MI NE of Jones C/L
RouteState Highway 351
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56535, -99.54341
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2020)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Listerine Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 351 over Listerine 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 Listerine Creek carry?

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Listerine Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Listerine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.