US Bridges

Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · S Plsnt Ridg .3 M E Oldfd · Structure no. 022200C04346001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Springs DR
CrossesTrib. of Kee Branch
LocationS Plsnt Ridg .3 M E Oldfd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67896, -97.18854
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 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; 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
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 Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch 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 Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Springs DR over Trib. of Kee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.