US Bridges

FM 731 over Northwest Branch Deer Ck

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of Sycamore Schl · Structure no. 022200109401016

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 731 over Northwest Branch Deer Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FM 731 over Northwest Branch Deer Ck 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 24,586 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,613 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 731
CrossesNorthwest Branch Deer Ck
Location2.5 MI S of Sycamore Schl
RouteState Highway 731
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59867, -97.35093
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 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,586 (2023)
Projected traffic50,613 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Northwest Branch Deer Ck built?

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

What condition is FM 731 over Northwest Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 731 over Northwest Branch Deer Ck carry?

About 24,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 731 over Northwest Branch Deer Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns FM 731 over Northwest Branch Deer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.