US Bridges

SH 351 SB over US 180 EB

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 17.45 MI NE of Jones C/L · Structure no. 082090010702070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 SB over US 180 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 351 SB over US 180 EB in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 351 SB
CrossesUS 180 EB
Location17.45 MI NE of Jones C/L
RouteState Highway 351
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70665, -99.42389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2013)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 351 SB over US 180 EB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 351 SB over US 180 EB 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 SB over US 180 EB carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 SB over US 180 EB?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 SB over US 180 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.