SH 256 over Jonah Creek
FairHall County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 250970038102003
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 444
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 256 over Jonah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 256 over Jonah Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 86 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SH 256 over Jonah Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 256 over Jonah Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 256 over Jonah Creek carry?
About 444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is SH 256 over Jonah Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 256 over Jonah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.