US Bridges

FM 51 over Spring Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 3.0 MI NE of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490031201047

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Spring Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 51
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of FM 922
RouteState Highway 51
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53106, -97.25317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 51 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 51 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 51 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 51 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.