US Bridges

FM 656 over North Pease River

Good

Motley County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of FM 94 · Structure no. 251730031106017

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 656 over North Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 656 over North Pease River in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFM 656
CrossesNorth Pease River
Location2.00 MI W of FM 94
RouteState Highway 656
StateTexas
Coordinates34.29601, -100.63477
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 656 over North Pease River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 656 over North Pease River 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 656 over North Pease River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 656 over North Pease River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 656 over North Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.