US Bridges

FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.25 MI South of SH 111 · Structure no. 130620083904010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 951
CrossesNorth Fork Queens Creek
Location1.25 MI South of SH 111
RouteState Highway 951
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29647, -97.24691
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 951 over North Fork Queens 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 951 over North Fork Queens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.