US Bridges

Loop 341 over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200106803018

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,712
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 341 over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 341 over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 15,712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,997 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLoop 341
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location1.6 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 341
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76048, -97.44557
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic15,712 (2022)
Projected traffic21,997 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Loop 341 over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 341 over Farmers 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 341 over Farmers Branch carry?

About 15,712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loop 341 over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Loop 341 over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.