US Bridges

FM 156 over Elizabeth Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.25 MI NE Intermodal Pwy · Structure no. 180610071801341

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Elizabeth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 over Elizabeth Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,390 by 2033. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesElizabeth Creek
Location2.25 MI NE Intermodal Pwy
RouteState Highway 156
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01831, -97.32893
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,080 (2020)
Projected traffic10,390 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over Elizabeth 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 over Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 9,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.