FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk
Wise County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 51 over N. Pecan Crk in Wise County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,813 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 161 of the 264 inventoried bridges in Wise County rated good (61.0%); 3 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 84 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi S of FM 455 |
| NBI structure number | 022490031203125 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wise County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US287 Sbl over Trib of Oliver Branch | 1967 | 25,624 | Good |
| US 81/287 over Great House Branch | 1961 | 25,365 | Good |
| US 81/287 over Teeter Branch | 1967 | 24,476 | Fair |
| CR 4227 - Pct 3 over Blue Creek | 2014 | 20,946 | Good |
| US 81/287 over Briar Branch | 1958 | 20,877 | Fair |
| US 81/287 over Walkers Branch | 1958 | 20,877 | Good |
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