US Bridges

Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Arbrook Blvd · Structure no. 022200C00090001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,632
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Avenue
CrossesTributary of Fish Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Arbrook Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68684, -97.08491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,632 (2024)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek carry?

About 2,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Avenue over Tributary of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.