US Bridges

Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 25 Ft. N. of Nathan Lowe · Structure no. 022200C06792002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2009 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 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 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYaupon Drive
CrossesTrib. to Fish Creek
Location25 Ft. N. of Nathan Lowe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65351, -97.10778
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2009)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 1,690 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Yaupon Drive over Trib. to Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.