Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19
GoodAnderson County, Texas · Sl 256 @ US 287 NW Palest · Structure no. 100010010807070
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,920
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19 in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 86 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19 carry?
About 10,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Sl 256 over US 287/SH 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.