US Bridges

FM 50 over Mooring Slough

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260064803017

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,061
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 50 over Mooring Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FM 50 over Mooring 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 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 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 50
CrossesMooring Slough
Location0.20 MI S of SH 21
RouteState Highway 50
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62153, -96.54176
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2023)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mooring Slough built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 50 over Mooring Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 50 over Mooring Slough carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 50 over Mooring Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 50 over Mooring Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.