US Bridges

FM 156 SB over Harriet Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610071801355

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

About this bridge

FM 156 SB over Harriet Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 SB over Harriet Creek 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 156 SB
CrossesHarriet Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SH 114
RouteState Highway 156
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02737, -97.31011
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2005)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 156 SB over Harriet Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 156 SB over Harriet 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 SB over Harriet Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 SB over Harriet Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 SB over Harriet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.