US Bridges

FM 1751 over Chinquapin Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 112030168003001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1751 over Chinquapin Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1751 over Chinquapin Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1751
CrossesChinquapin Creek
Location1.20 MI S of SH 103
RouteState Highway 1751
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38368, -94.09796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2020)
Projected traffic442 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1751 over Chinquapin Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1751 over Chinquapin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1751 over Chinquapin Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1751 over Chinquapin Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1751 over Chinquapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.