US Bridges

FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 021820273501001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2256
CrossesTrib Whatley Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of US 281
RouteState Highway 2256
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76626, -98.12426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FM 2256 over Trib Whatley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2256 over Trib Whatley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.