US Bridges

SH 351 over Buck Creek Branch

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.25 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210001101006

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,535
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Buck Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 351 over Buck Creek Branch 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 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,090 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesBuck Creek Branch
Location2.25 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 351
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49415, -99.66511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,535 (2020)
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 Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Buck Creek Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Buck Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.