US Bridges

FM 56 over Coon Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 3.2 MI SW of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180039801042

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 56 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 56 over Coon Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 56
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.2 MI SW of SH 22
RouteState Highway 56
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82329, -97.37864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2021)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 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 FM 56 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 56 over Coon 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 Coon Creek carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 56 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 56 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.