US Bridges

FM 156 over Trib of Henrietta Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 9.0 MI N of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200071802038

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Trib of Henrietta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 over Trib of Henrietta Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 16,788 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,754 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 156
CrossesTrib of Henrietta Creek
Location9.0 MI N of IH 820
RouteState Highway 156
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97288, -97.34962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,788 (2023)
Projected traffic32,754 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 of Henrietta Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over Trib of Henrietta 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 Trib of Henrietta Creek carry?

About 16,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Trib of Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Trib of Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.