FM 51 over Flat Creek
GoodCooke County, Texas · 5.2 MI SW of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490031201127
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,623
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Flat Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?
About 2,623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.