US Bridges

FM 651 over White River

Good

Crosby County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 193 · Structure no. 050540080602004

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 651 over White River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 651 over White River in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 651
CrossesWhite River
Location0.5 MI N of FM 193
RouteState Highway 651
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80054, -101.24256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 651 over White River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 651 over White 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 651 over White River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 651 over White River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 651 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.