US Bridges

FM 156 over Trib to Lt Fossil Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH820 · Structure no. 022200071802020

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

About this bridge

FM 156 over Trib to Lt Fossil Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FM 156 over Trib to Lt Fossil Ck 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,756 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesTrib to Lt Fossil Ck
Location0.6 MI N of IH820
RouteState Highway 156
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85104, -97.34312
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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic24,756 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Trib to Lt Fossil Ck built?

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

What condition is FM 156 over Trib to Lt Fossil Ck 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 Trib to Lt Fossil Ck carry?

About 17,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Trib to Lt Fossil Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Trib to Lt Fossil Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.