US Bridges

FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610071801354

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,777
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,777 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesN. Hickory Creek
Location1 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 156
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24873, -97.2433
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,777 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N. Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,777 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over N. Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.