FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River
GoodCooke County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490031201132
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,804
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,804 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,709 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 6,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.