US Bridges

FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 022490031203125

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,813 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFM 51
CrossesN. Pecan Crk
Location0.8 MI S of FM 455
RouteState Highway 51
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36487, -97.42458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,813 (2023)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk carry?

About 3,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.