FM 51 over Blocker Creek
GoodDenton County, Texas · 5.80 MI NE of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610031202128
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,240
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Blocker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Blocker Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Blocker Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Blocker 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 51 over Blocker Creek carry?
About 2,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Blocker Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Blocker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.