US Bridges

Sl 256 EB over Railroad (up)

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 322 · Structure no. 100010052009058

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,666
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 256 EB over Railroad (up) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 256 EB over Railroad (up) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,670 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 EB
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.4 MI E of FM 322
RouteState Highway 256
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.73347, -95.61872
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,666 (2020)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 256 EB over Railroad (up) 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 EB over Railroad (up) carry?

About 10,666 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 256 EB over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.