US Bridges

FM-731 over North Branch of Deer Ck

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Bf 1187C · Structure no. 022200109401005

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-731 over North Branch of Deer Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FM-731 over North Branch of Deer Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 27,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,613 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM-731
CrossesNorth Branch of Deer Ck
Location0.5 MI N of Bf 1187C
RouteState Highway 731
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58524, -97.35123
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; 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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic27,507 (2022)
Projected traffic50,613 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 North Branch of Deer Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM-731 over North Branch of Deer Ck 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 North Branch of Deer Ck carry?

About 27,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM-731 over North Branch of Deer Ck?

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

Who owns FM-731 over North Branch of Deer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.