US Bridges

Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up)

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 322 · Structure no. 100010052009051

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,234
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,670 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 256 WB
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.4 MI E of FM 322
RouteState Highway 256
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.73366, -95.61882
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,234 (2023)
Projected traffic16,670 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up) carry?

About 12,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 256 WB over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.