US Bridges

Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 Mi. S. of Division ST · Structure no. 022200C00586003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,669
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 17,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowen RD
CrossesTrib of Village Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Division ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73366, -97.14917
Functional classUrban Minor 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; 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,669 (2024)
Projected traffic19,800 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen RD over Trib of Village 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 Trib of Village Creek carry?

About 17,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.