US Bridges

SH 56 over Powder Crk

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · At JCT of SH 56 & SH 121 · Structure no. 010750004505031

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Powder Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 over Powder Crk in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 92 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 15,183 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,230 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 164 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 56
CrossesPowder Crk
LocationAt JCT of SH 56 & SH 121
RouteState Highway 56
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57674, -96.19514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,183 (2023)
Projected traffic14,230 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 over Powder Crk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 56 over Powder Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 56 over Powder Crk carry?

About 15,183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 over Powder Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Powder Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.