CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River
PoorErath County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 1189 · Structure no. 020730AA0156002
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Orthotropic
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River is a steel continuous orthotropic carrying CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.