US Bridges

SH 56 over Powder Crk Rel

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 500 Ft E JCT SH 121 · Structure no. 010750004505032

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Powder Crk Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 over Powder Crk Rel 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 9,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,550 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 124 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 56
CrossesPowder Crk Rel
Location500 Ft E JCT SH 121
RouteState Highway 56
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57728, -96.19016
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,110 (2020)
Projected traffic12,550 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 over Powder Crk Rel 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 Rel 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 Rel carry?

About 9,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 over Powder Crk Rel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Powder Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.