US Bridges

FM 51 over Grasshopper Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 4.7 MI S of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490031201019

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,623
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over Grasshopper Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 51 over Grasshopper Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 51
CrossesGrasshopper Creek
Location4.7 MI S of FM 922
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44095, -97.31573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2020)
Projected traffic3,672 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 51 over Grasshopper 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 51 over Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 51 over Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 51 over Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.