FM 2156 over Flat Creek
FairErath County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Ref 484 · Structure no. 020730199102004
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2156 over Flat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2156 over Flat Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2156 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2156 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FM 2156 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2156 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.