FM 51 over US 380
FairWise County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 730 · Structure no. 022490013407092
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over US 380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over US 380 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over US 380 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 51 over US 380 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 51 over US 380 carry?
About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over US 380?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over US 380?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.