FM 1256 over Twin Creek
FairVan Zandt County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 316 · Structure no. 102340117201008
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 582
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1256 over Twin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1256 over Twin Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1256 over Twin Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1256 over Twin Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1256 over Twin Creek carry?
About 582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 1256 over Twin Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1256 over Twin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.