US Bridges

FM 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 4.45 MI NE of SH 207 · Structure no. 050860080604008

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 651
CrossesNF Dmf Brazos River
Location4.45 MI NE of SH 207
RouteState Highway 651
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24797, -101.33941
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River 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 NF Dmf Brazos River carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 651 over NF Dmf Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.