FM 1551 over Rock Creek
FairHutchinson County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE of SH 136 · Structure no. 041180162302001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,538
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1551 over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1551 over Rock Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 3,538 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 1551 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 1551 over Rock 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1551 over Rock Creek carry?
About 3,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 1551 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1551 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.