US Bridges

Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of W Harris RD · Structure no. 022200C06032001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTin Cup DR
CrossesBowman Branch
Location0.60 MI S of W Harris RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61961, -97.12371
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
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 Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tin Cup DR over Bowman 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 Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tin Cup DR over Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.