US Bridges

FM 731 over Trib Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .5 MI S of Sycamore Schl · Structure no. 022200109401014

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 731 over Trib Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 731 over Trib Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 731
CrossesTrib Sycamore Creek
Location.5 MI S of Sycamore Schl
RouteState Highway 731
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62708, -97.34855
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 731 over Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 731 over Trib Sycamore Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 731 over Trib Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 731 over Trib Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.