US Bridges

SH 351 over Buck Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.10 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210001101005

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 351 over Buck Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,714 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,090 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.10 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 351
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49289, -99.66771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,714 (2023)
Projected traffic7,090 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 351 over Buck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 351 over Buck Creek carry?

About 5,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.