FM 51 over Townsend Creek
GoodCooke County, Texas · 5.0 MI SW of FM 1306 · Structure no. 030490031201007
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,093
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Townsend Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 51 over Townsend 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend Creek carry?
About 3,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Townsend Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Townsend Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.