US Bridges

FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.00 MI S of SH 10 · Structure no. 022200074703044

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 40 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 28,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,670 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 157
CrossesW Fk Trinity River
Location3.00 MI S of SH 10
RouteState Highway 157
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78608, -97.09599
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,790 (2024)
Projected traffic46,670 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River carry?

About 28,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns FM 157 over W Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.