US Bridges

FM 2156 over Sand Branch

Good

Erath County, Texas · 6.2 MI N of FM 219 · Structure no. 020730199102001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2156 over Sand Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 2156 over Sand Branch in Erath 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2156
CrossesSand Branch
Location6.2 MI N of FM 219
RouteState Highway 2156
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15429, -98.44433
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2013)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2156 over Sand Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2156 over Sand Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2156 over Sand Branch carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2156 over Sand Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2156 over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.