US Bridges

FM 50 over Kountz Bayou

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of FM 1361 · Structure no. 170260045701015

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,548
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 50 over Kountz Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 50 over Kountz Bayou in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,567 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 50
CrossesKountz Bayou
Location3.5 MI S of FM 1361
RouteState Highway 50
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40414, -96.35649
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2023)
Projected traffic3,567 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 FM 50 over Kountz Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 50 over Kountz Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 50 over Kountz Bayou carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 50 over Kountz Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 50 over Kountz Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.