US Bridges

FM 156 SB over SH 114

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.5 MI W Dbl Eagle Blvd · Structure no. 180610035302499

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 SB over SH 114 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 SB over SH 114 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2025. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesFM 156 SB
CrossesSH 114
Location0.5 MI W Dbl Eagle Blvd
RouteState Highway 156
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02988, -97.30944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2005)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 156 SB over SH 114 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 SB over SH 114 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 SB over SH 114 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 SB over SH 114?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 SB over SH 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.