US Bridges

Liberty School RD over Swift Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Peden RD · Structure no. 022200AA0307003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,087
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty School RD over Swift Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty School RD over Swift Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty School RD
CrossesSwift Branch
Location0.5 MI N of Peden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96012, -97.52245
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty School RD over Swift Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty School RD over Swift Branch 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 Liberty School RD over Swift Branch carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Liberty School RD over Swift Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty School RD over Swift Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.