US Bridges

Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 022200C04240001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,414 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorwood Lane
CrossesTrib to Rush Creek
Location0.3 MI S of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73184, -97.13839
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2024)
Projected traffic2,414 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush 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 Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Lane over Trib to Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.