US Bridges

Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .24 Mi. N. of Green Oaks · Structure no. 022200C00822001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,937 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCaliente Drive
CrossesTributary of Rush Creek
Location.24 Mi. N. of Green Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66273, -97.16071
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 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 Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush 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 Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Caliente Drive over Tributary of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.