FM 51 over Paluxy River

Fair Condition69 years old609 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHood
Location0.8 Mi NE Of FM 205 W
CarriesFM 51
CrossesPaluxy River
Coordinates32.27486, -97.90406

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length311.0 ft (94.8 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area739.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic609 (2024)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number021120078002001

Nearby Bridges

FM 51 over Pony Creek 1.2 mi Fair FM 205 over Rough Creek 2.2 mi Fair FM 205 over Sycamore Creek 3.3 mi Good FM 2870 over Richardson Creek 3.5 mi Good FM 2870 over Paluxy River 3.8 mi Fair FM 51 over Lollar Branch 4.5 mi Fair FM 51 over Lollar Branch 4.5 mi Fair FM 205 over White Bluff Creek 5.0 mi Good