US Bridges

FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Sycamore Sch · Structure no. 022200109401003

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 34,769 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,889 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesFM 731
CrossesTrib to Sycamore Creek
Location0.75 MI S of Sycamore Sch
RouteState Highway 731
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62404, -97.34856
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic34,769 (2022)
Projected traffic61,889 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek 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 FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek carry?

About 34,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek?

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

Who owns FM 731 over Trib to Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.