US Bridges

IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 500 E. of Forest Park · Structure no. 022200106801513

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117,909
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv is a concrete culvert carrying IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 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 117,909 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,073 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv
CrossesTrib Clr Frk Trinity Riv
Location500 E. of Forest Park
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73718, -97.35222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic117,909 (2022)
Projected traffic165,073 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv carry?

About 117,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH30/FOREST Pk/Pkv over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.