US Bridges

FM512 over Turkey Crk

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 3.6 MI S JCT SH34&FM512 · Structure no. 011170057902008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM512 over Turkey Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM512 over Turkey Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long.

CarriesFM512
CrossesTurkey Crk
Location3.6 MI S JCT SH34&FM512
RouteState Highway 512
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31433, -96.06433
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM512 over Turkey Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM512 over Turkey Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM512 over Turkey Crk carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM512 over Turkey Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM512 over Turkey Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.