US Bridges

Wilson RD over Elm Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Shelby RD · Structure no. 022200AA0619001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Elm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson RD over Elm Branch 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilson RD
CrossesElm Branch
Location0.7 MI E of Shelby RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62007, -97.24236
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2024)
Projected traffic310 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson RD over Elm Branch built?

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

What condition is Wilson RD over Elm 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 Wilson RD over Elm Branch carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Elm Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wilson RD over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.