FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity River
FairParker County, Texas · 7.3 MI N of FM 920 · Structure no. 021840031302029
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 531 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,680
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 9,680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clear Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity River carry?
About 9,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Clear Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.