FM 51 over Town Branch
FairParker County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 021840031302008
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,717
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Town Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying FM 51 over Town Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 13,717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,360 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 99 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Town Branch built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Town Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 51 over Town Branch carry?
About 13,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Town Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Town Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.