FM 651 over Salt Fork Brazos River
FairGarza County, Texas · 11.2 MI NE of SH 207 · Structure no. 050860080604009
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 283
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 651 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 651 over Salt Fork 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 651 over Salt Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 651 over Salt Fork 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 Salt Fork Brazos River carry?
About 283 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM 651 over Salt Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 651 over Salt Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.