US Bridges

FM 156 over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610071801043

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 156 over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 31 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 9,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 156
CrossesDrain
Location1.90 MI N of SH 114
RouteState Highway 156
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05637, -97.3003
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,070 (2023)
Projected traffic13,330 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 156 over Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 156 over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 156 over Drain carry?

About 9,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Drain?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 156 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.