US Bridges

LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI S of Mansfield Neb · Structure no. 022200C03224001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,902
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,902 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Frontera Trail
CrossesBowman Branch
Location.1 MI S of Mansfield Neb
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61215, -97.10462
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic1,902 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch 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 LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch carry?

About 1,902 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Frontera Trail over Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.