FM 50 over Penn Creek

Fair Condition86 years old2,704 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWashington
Location0.7 Mi N Of FM 390
CarriesFM 50
CrossesPenn Creek
Coordinates30.32959, -96.34692

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area152.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1958)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,704 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number172390045703007

Nearby Bridges

Little Rocky RD over Little Rocky Creek Trib 2.3 mi Fair FM 50 over Yegua Creek Relief 2.4 mi Good FM 50 over Little Rocky Creek 2.4 mi Good FM 50 over Yegua Creek 2.7 mi Fair Kettler RD over Brazos River Draw 3.3 mi Fair Sandy Hill RD over Little Rocky Creek Trib 3.6 mi Fair Palestine RD over Hardeman Branch 4.0 mi Fair Clay Creek RD over Clay Creek 4.0 mi Good FM 390 over Draw 4.2 mi Good FM 50 over Rocky Creek 4.3 mi Good