US Bridges

FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM-4 · Structure no. 021120031308011

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury is a concrete culvert carrying FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury 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 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 5,561 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 51
CrossesTrib Lake Granbury
Location0.5 MI N of FM-4
RouteState Highway 51
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4565, -97.78589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,561 (2024)
Projected traffic11,110 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury 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 Lake Granbury 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury carry?

About 5,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 51 over Trib Lake Granbury?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.