US Bridges

FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200109401009

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,892
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 32,892 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,400 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 731
CrossesEdgecliff Branch
Location0.6 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 731
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65799, -97.34858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,892 (2019)
Projected traffic33,400 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 731 over Edgecliff 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 FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch carry?

About 32,892 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FM 731 over Edgecliff Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.