CR 256 over Copperas Creek
PoorPosted for loadFalls County, Texas · 2.45 MI NW of FM 2413 · Structure no. 090740AA0157002
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 256 over Copperas Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 256 over Copperas Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 256 over Copperas Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 256 over Copperas Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 256 over Copperas Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 256 over Copperas Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 256 over Copperas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.