FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough
GoodBurleson County, Texas · 6.8 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260064803016
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,774
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,484 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough 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 Ash Pond Slough carry?
About 1,774 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 50 over Ash Pond Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.