FM 51 over Walnut Creek
GoodParker County, Texas · 0.01 MI N. of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840031302095
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,824
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Walnut Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,824 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 51 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 13,824 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.