US Bridges

Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.05 MI W Collins Street · Structure no. 022200C06323001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,338
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,880 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVolunteer Drive
CrossesN Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.05 MI W Collins Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68821, -97.09776
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2024)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek 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 Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Volunteer Drive over N Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.