US Bridges

Ballpark Way over Copeland Road

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 200 Ft South of I30 · Structure no. 022200C01221002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,314
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballpark Way over Copeland Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballpark Way over Copeland Road in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 17,314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,240 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBallpark Way
CrossesCopeland Road
Location200 Ft South of I30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.758, -97.07628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,314 (2020)
Projected traffic24,240 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballpark Way over Copeland Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballpark Way over Copeland Road 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 Ballpark Way over Copeland Road carry?

About 17,314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ballpark Way over Copeland Road?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ballpark Way over Copeland Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.