FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580322401002
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 973
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3156 over Cottonwood 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3156 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.