US Bridges

Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 200 Ft. N. of Ave. J · Structure no. 022200C05760001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,297
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River is a concrete culvert carrying Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBallpark Way
CrossesTrib. of Trinity River
Location200 Ft. N. of Ave. J
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76765, -97.07371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,297 (2024)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River carry?

About 12,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ballpark Way over Trib. of Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.