US Bridges

SH 351 EB over Rainy Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210001101066

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,629
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 EB over Rainy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 351 EB over Rainy Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 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 6,629 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,280 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351 EB
CrossesRainy Creek
Location0.10 MI SW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 351
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47621, -99.70168
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,629 (2020)
Projected traffic10,280 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Rainy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 351 EB over Rainy 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 EB over Rainy Creek carry?

About 6,629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 EB over Rainy Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 EB over Rainy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.