SH 256 over Wet Salt Creek

Fair Condition87 years old1,770 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyChildress
Location3.077mi E Hall Cl
CarriesSH 256
CrossesWet Salt Creek
Coordinates34.72564, -100.36176

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area550.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,770 (2019)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number250380038103005

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