FM 51 over Spring Creek
GoodParker County, Texas · 6.0 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840031307028
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,476
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over Spring Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,476 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?
About 8,476 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.