US Bridges

FM 156 over Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 022200071802362

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
15,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 15,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2040. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location1.6 MI S of US 287
RouteState Highway 156
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89361, -97.3482
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,662 (2023)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over Big 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 Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 15,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.