US Bridges

SH 351 over Cedar Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210001101002

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,738
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 351 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 98 years old, older 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 13,738 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,230 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.20 MI W of IH 20
RouteState Highway 351
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47461, -99.71983
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,738 (2020)
Projected traffic20,230 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 351 over Cedar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 351 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 13,738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.