US Bridges

CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.08 MI S of FM 1189 · Structure no. 020730AA0156003

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
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 concrete culvert carrying CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 156 - Pct 3
CrossesBr of N Paluxy River
Location0.08 MI S of FM 1189
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38336, -98.16316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 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 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 156 - Pct 3 over Br of N Paluxy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.