US Bridges

SH 170 over Trib Henrietta Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 022200355902003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
42,482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 170 over Trib Henrietta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 170 over Trib 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 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 42,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,210 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 497 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 170
CrossesTrib Henrietta Creek
Location2.2 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 170
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97287, -97.27657
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width497 ft (151.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,482 (2022)
Projected traffic59,210 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 SH 170 over Trib Henrietta Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 170 over Trib Henrietta 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 April 2024.

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

About 42,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 170 over Trib Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 497 ft wide.

Who owns SH 170 over Trib Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.