US Bridges

FM 56 over Cedron Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 5.6 MI SE of FM 927 · Structure no. 090180039805033

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 56 over Cedron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 56 over Cedron Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 56
CrossesCedron Creek
Location5.6 MI SE of FM 927
RouteState Highway 56
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95137, -97.45699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2023)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 56 over Cedron Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 56 over Cedron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 56 over Cedron Creek carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 56 over Cedron Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 56 over Cedron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.