US Bridges

CR 156 over Old West Main Drain

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of JCT SH 186 · Structure no. 212450AA4128001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 156 over Old West Main Drain is a concrete culvert carrying CR 156 over Old West Main Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 156
CrossesOld West Main Drain
Location1.35 MI N of JCT SH 186
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateTexas
Coordinates26.49981, -97.83
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 156 over Old West Main Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 156 over Old West Main Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 156 over Old West Main Drain carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 156 over Old West Main Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns CR 156 over Old West Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.