US Bridges

Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Arkansas LN · Structure no. 022200C05705001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,774
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpanish Trail
CrossesBr of Rush Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Arkansas LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7029, -97.16182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2019)
Projected traffic2,661 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish Trail over Br of 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 Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish Trail over Br of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.