US Bridges

FM 156 over Poteet Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180610071801031

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Poteet Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 156 over Poteet Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,796 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesPoteet Branch
Location2.85 MI S of US 380
RouteState Highway 156
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20091, -97.27612
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,796 (2022)
Projected traffic5,140 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 156 over Poteet Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over Poteet Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 over Poteet Branch carry?

About 5,796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Poteet Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Poteet Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.