US Bridges

Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200001416008

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,427
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,427 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,677 by 2032. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesRamp 488L
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location.1 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66496, -97.31911
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,427 (2012)
Projected traffic19,677 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 13,427 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 488L over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.