US Bridges

CR 256 over Little Brazos River

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.40 MI NW of FM 2413 · Structure no. 090740AA0157001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 256 over Little Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 256 over Little Brazos River in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 256
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Location2.40 MI NW of FM 2413
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21871, -96.72338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 256 over Little Brazos River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 256 over Little Brazos 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 256 over Little Brazos River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 256 over Little Brazos River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 256 over Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.