US Bridges

FM 856 over Campground Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of FM 13 · Structure no. 100370115001009

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 856 over Campground Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 856 over Campground Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 856
CrossesCampground Creek
Location3.55 MI S of FM 13
RouteState Highway 856
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05787, -95.04663
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 856 over Campground Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 856 over Campground 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 856 over Campground Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 856 over Campground Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 856 over Campground Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.