SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek
FairChildress County, Texas · 3.077MI E Hall Cl · Structure no. 250380038103005
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,770
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 86 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 256 over Wet Salt 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek carry?
About 1,770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.