US Bridges

Sl 256 over Town CR

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of FM 322 · Structure no. 100010052009052

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 256 over Town CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 256 over Town CR in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 16,252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,410 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 256
CrossesTown CR
Location1.4 MI NW of FM 322
RouteState Highway 256
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74169, -95.64671
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,252 (2020)
Projected traffic24,410 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 256 over Town CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Sl 256 over Town CR 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 over Town CR carry?

About 16,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sl 256 over Town CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sl 256 over Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.