US Bridges

SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200106803165

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSP 341 Frtg RD
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location1.6 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 341
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76052, -97.44601
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2024)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 341 Frtg RD 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 SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SP 341 Frtg RD over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.