SH 256 over Parker Creek

Fair Condition87 years old3,650 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHall
Location0.60 Mi E Of US 287
CarriesSH 256
CrossesParker Creek
Coordinates34.72449, -100.52376

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area530.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,650 (2013)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number250970038102002

Nearby Bridges

FM 1547 over Parker Creek 0.5 mi Fair SH 256 over Jonah Creek 0.8 mi Fair US 287 NB over Parker Creek 0.8 mi Good US 287 SB over Parker Creek 0.8 mi Good FM 1547 over US 287/bnsf Railroad 0.8 mi Good Sixth Street over Berkley Creek 1.1 mi Fair CR C over Berkley Creek 1.6 mi Good CR 24 over Parker Creek 1.7 mi Good SH 256 over Berkley Creek 1.8 mi Fair FM 2361 over Berkley Creek 2.5 mi Fair