US Bridges

FM 3051 EB over Brazos River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 933 · Structure no. 091610231101002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,914
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3051 EB over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3051 EB over Brazos River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,914 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2037. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3051 EB
CrossesBrazos River
Location1.4 MI W of FM 933
RouteState Highway 3051
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60849, -97.12981
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,914 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3051 EB over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3051 EB over Brazos River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3051 EB over Brazos River carry?

About 9,914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3051 EB over Brazos River?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3051 EB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.