US Bridges

Bu 114L over Farris Branch West

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 114 · Structure no. 022200035307176

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 114L over Farris Branch West is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 114L over Farris Branch West in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 24,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,380 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBu 114L
CrossesFarris Branch West
Location0.3 MI E of SH 114
RouteState Highway 26
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94111, -97.09022
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,850 (2009)
Projected traffic13,380 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bu 114L over Farris Branch West built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 114L over Farris Branch West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 114L over Farris Branch West carry?

About 24,850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 114L over Farris Branch West?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bu 114L over Farris Branch West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.