FM 51 over Squaw Creek
FairHood County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of FM 51&56 Xing · Structure no. 021120031310021
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,119
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Squaw Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Squaw Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 3,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,430 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is FM 51 over Squaw 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 51 over Squaw Creek carry?
About 3,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.