US Bridges

FM 751 over Duck Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 5 MI S JCT SH276 & FM 751 · Structure no. 011170101704009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,134
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 751 over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 751 over Duck Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,134 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 751
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5 MI S JCT SH276 & FM 751
RouteState Highway 751
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85164, -96.05846
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,134 (2023)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2033
Trucks9%
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 751 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 751 over Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 751 over Duck Creek carry?

About 12,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 751 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 751 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.