US Bridges

SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 022200355902002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,530 by 2036. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 170 WB Nfr
CrossesTrib of Henrietta Creek
Location1.25 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 170
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9675, -97.29318
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,320 (2016)
Projected traffic54,530 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek carry?

About 31,320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 170 WB Nfr over Trib of Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.