US Bridges

Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.381 MI E of Courthouse · Structure no. 022200008101129

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 16,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,860 by 2033. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 347 EB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.381 MI E of Courthouse
RouteState Highway 347
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76029, -97.32711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,837 (2024)
Projected traffic39,860 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR carry?

About 16,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 347 EB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.