US Bridges

FM 50 over Maria Slough

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 3.47 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260064803029

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 50 over Maria Slough is a steel culvert carrying FM 50 over Maria Slough in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 50
CrossesMaria Slough
Location3.47 MI NW of FM 60
RouteState Highway 50
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57543, -96.48867
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 50 over Maria Slough built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 50 over Maria 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 50 over Maria Slough carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 50 over Maria Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 50 over Maria Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.