US Bridges

Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100010052009176

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,832 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2033. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 256
CrossesRailroad (up)/Wells CR
Location1.10 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 256
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76495, -95.60618
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,832 (2020)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR 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 Railroad (up)/Wells CR carry?

About 9,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 256 over Railroad (up)/Wells CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.