US Bridges

FM 157 over Hogpen Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 022200074704036

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 157 over Hogpen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 157 over Hogpen Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 26,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,390 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 157
CrossesHogpen Branch
Location0.3 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 157
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60207, -97.14468
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,965 (2024)
Projected traffic37,390 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 157 over Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 157 over Hogpen Branch 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 Hogpen Branch carry?

About 26,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 157 over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 157 over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.