US Bridges

FM 51 over Scott Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.3 MI SW of FM 1630 · Structure no. 030490031201006

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over Scott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 51 over Scott Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 51
CrossesScott Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of FM 1630
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5878, -97.19545
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,093 (2020)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 51 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 51 over Scott Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 51 over Scott Creek carry?

About 3,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 51 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 51 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.