US Bridges

FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 7.6 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180039801022

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,796 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 56
CrossesChildress Creek Branch
Location7.6 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 56
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76321, -97.46148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2020)
Projected traffic1,796 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$467,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 56 over Childress Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.