US Bridges

Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Bus 287 · Structure no. 022200001415327

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,130 by 2029. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvondale-Haslet RD
CrossesUS 81/US 287
Location0.2 MI SE of Bus 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96784, -97.41833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,157 (2024)
Projected traffic7,130 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287 carry?

About 15,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Avondale-Haslet RD over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.