US Bridges

FM 1156 over Beans Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 2.2 Mi. N. of US 380 · Structure no. 021200130901005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1156 over Beans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1156 over Beans Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1156
CrossesBeans Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N. of US 380
RouteState Highway 1156
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19991, -97.96757
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1156 over Beans Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1156 over Beans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1156 over Beans Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1156 over Beans Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1156 over Beans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.