US Bridges

SH 360 over Blessing Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200226602094

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 360 over Blessing Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 360 over Blessing Branch 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 93,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,150 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 360
CrossesBlessing Branch
Location0.6 MI N of SH 183
RouteState Highway 360
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84542, -97.06229
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,370 (2023)
Projected traffic59,150 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure13
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 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 SH 360 over Blessing Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 360 over Blessing 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 360 over Blessing Branch carry?

About 93,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 360 over Blessing Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 360 over Blessing Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.