US Bridges

FM 51 over Trib of Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Hood County, Texas · 3.1 MI S of FM 167 · Structure no. 021120031308010

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over Trib of Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Trib of Long Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,261 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 51
CrossesTrib of Long Creek
Location3.1 MI S of FM 167
RouteState Highway 51
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52322, -97.80084
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,261 (2020)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 51 over Trib of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FM 51 over Trib of Long 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 51 over Trib of Long Creek carry?

About 5,261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 51 over Trib of Long Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 51 over Trib of Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.