US Bridges

FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of IH820 · Structure no. 022200071802014

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 82 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 17,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,449 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location1.3 MI S of IH820
RouteState Highway 156
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82348, -97.3428
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,424 (2022)
Projected traffic15,449 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 17,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.