US Bridges

SH 351 over Cedar Creek Relief

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210001101003

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,074
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 351 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 14,074 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,230 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 351
CrossesCedar Creek Relief
Location1.10 MI W of IH 20
RouteState Highway 351
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47461, -99.71857
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,074 (2015)
Projected traffic20,230 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief 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 Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 14,074 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.