FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek
FairCherokee County, Texas · 2.25 MI NE of FM 241 · Structure no. 100370115004002
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 851 over Little Atoy 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 851 over Little Atoy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.