US Bridges

FM 156 over Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .6 Mi. S. of Intermodal · Structure no. 022200071802342

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,100 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 over Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 10,502 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,754 by 2042. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesHenrietta Crk & BNSF RR
Location.6 Mi. S. of Intermodal
RouteState Highway 156
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9794, -97.34321
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,502 (2022)
Projected traffic32,754 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR 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 Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR carry?

About 10,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Henrietta Crk & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.