US Bridges

New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200C04140006

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,652
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 35 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,444 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew York Ave
CrossesBranch of Fish Creek
Location0.2 MI S of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67385, -97.07984
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2024)
Projected traffic20,444 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is New York Ave over Branch of Fish 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 New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek carry?

About 12,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns New York Ave over Branch of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.