US Bridges

Lake Front TR over Trib Bowman Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of Gemstone TR · Structure no. 022200C03234001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Front TR over Trib Bowman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Front TR over Trib 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLake Front TR
CrossesTrib Bowman Branch
Location0.20 MI NW of Gemstone TR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62319, -97.10556
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Front TR over Trib Bowman Branch built?

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

What condition is Lake Front TR over Trib 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 Lake Front TR over Trib Bowman Branch carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Front TR over Trib Bowman Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Front TR over Trib Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.