US Bridges

Parliament DR over Kee Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of Green Oaks · Structure no. 022200C04585001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parliament DR over Kee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Parliament DR over Kee Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParliament DR
CrossesKee Branch
Location1.0 MI S of Green Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66286, -97.18333
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 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2019)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parliament DR over Kee Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parliament DR over 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 Parliament DR over Kee Branch carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parliament DR over Kee Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Parliament DR over Kee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.