FM 56 over Sears Creek
GoodBosque County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180039801025
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,786
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 56 over Sears Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 56 over Sears Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 56 over Sears Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FM 56 over Sears Creek 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 Sears Creek carry?
About 2,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 56 over Sears Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 56 over Sears Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.