US Bridges

FM 156 over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of IH820 · Structure no. 022200071802019

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 156 over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 17,312 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,110 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 156
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.65 MI N of IH820
RouteState Highway 156
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8523, -97.34311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,312 (2023)
Projected traffic30,110 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 156 over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over Little Fossil 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 17,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.