US Bridges

Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. W. of RM 2871 · Structure no. 022200106801564

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2036. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesChapel Crk U Turn
CrossesIH-30
Location0.5 Mi. W. of RM 2871
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72963, -97.5037
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Crk U Turn over IH-30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.