US Bridges

Silo Road over Fish Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Sublet Road · Structure no. 022200C04088001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,415
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silo Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Silo Road over Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSilo Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Sublet Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64938, -97.10223
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,415 (2019)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Silo Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silo Road over Fish Creek 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 Silo Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 5,415 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Silo Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Silo Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.