FM 2156 over Cow Creek
FairErath County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of FM 219 · Structure no. 020730199102002
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2156 over Cow Creek 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 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 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 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2156 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2156 over Cow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2156 over Cow Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 2156 over Cow Creek?
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 Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.