US Bridges

West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Norwood · Structure no. 022200C00011001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,795
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,113 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Abram Street
CrossesTributary of Rush Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Norwood
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73428, -97.139
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,795 (2022)
Projected traffic8,113 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek carry?

About 5,795 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns West Abram Street over Tributary of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.