US Bridges

Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N FM 1886 · Structure no. 022200AA0200001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,649
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,649 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSilver Creek-Azle
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI N FM 1886
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82805, -97.53699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,649 (2024)
Projected traffic2,890 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Creek-Azle over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Creek-Azle over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.