US Bridges

FM 50 over Kuykendall Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.11 MI S of FM 2621 · Structure no. 172390045703003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,613
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 50 over Kuykendall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 50 over Kuykendall Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 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 5 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 4,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 50
CrossesKuykendall Creek
Location0.11 MI S of FM 2621
RouteState Highway 50
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24774, -96.36413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,613 (2021)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 50 over Kuykendall Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 50 over Kuykendall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 50 over Kuykendall Creek carry?

About 4,613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 50 over Kuykendall Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 50 over Kuykendall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.