US Bridges

FM 51 over Shaw Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 8.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840031307020

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 51 over Shaw Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 51
CrossesShaw Creek
Location8.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 51
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61318, -97.7748
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,875 (2023)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 51 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 51 over Shaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 51 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 7,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 51 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 51 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.