US Bridges

Loop 344 over SH 199

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of FM 730 · Structure no. 022200017104030

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 344 over SH 199 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 344 over SH 199 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 65 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,860 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 344
CrossesSH 199
Location2.9 MI S of FM 730
RouteState Highway 344
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88985, -97.53978
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2015)
Projected traffic9,860 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 344 over SH 199 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Loop 344 over SH 199 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 Loop 344 over SH 199 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loop 344 over SH 199?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 344 over SH 199?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.