US Bridges

Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 1/4 MI N of Park Row · Structure no. 022200C00586005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,194
2014 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 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBowen RD
CrossesTrib of Village Creek
Location1/4 MI N of Park Row
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72523, -97.14914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic18,194 (2014)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 18,194 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bowen RD over Trib of Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.