US Bridges

FM 651 over Crawfish Creek

Fair

Crosby County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 193 · Structure no. 050540080602007

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 651 over Crawfish Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 651 over Crawfish Creek in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 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 5 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 651
CrossesCrawfish Creek
Location1.2 MI S of FM 193
RouteState Highway 651
CountyCrosby County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77687, -101.25148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 Crawfish Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 651 over Crawfish 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 651 over Crawfish Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 651 over Crawfish Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 651 over Crawfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.