US Bridges

Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200C00586001

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,916
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 19,916 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowen RD
CrossesTributary of Rush Creek
Location0.5 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66693, -97.14977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,916 (2024)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Bowen RD 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 Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek carry?

About 19,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen RD over Tributary of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.