US Bridges

Silver Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Stewart ST · Structure no. 022200AA0200002

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Silver Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSilver Crk-Azle RD
CrossesTrib Ash Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Stewart ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87645, -97.53914
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash 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 Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silver Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Crk-Azle RD over Trib Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.