US Bridges

Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Briar Road · Structure no. 022200AA0307002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLiberty School RD
CrossesBriar Creek Relief
Location0.3 MI S of Briar Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9878, -97.52186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty School RD over Briar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.