US Bridges

Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .4 MI of Green Oaks · Structure no. 022200C06792001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,635
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,452 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesYaupon Drive
CrossesTrib. to Fish Creek
Location.4 MI of Green Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66361, -97.10433
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,635 (2022)
Projected traffic5,452 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish 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 Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek carry?

About 3,635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.