US Bridges

Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Brown TR · Structure no. 022200E00340001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBedford Ct
CrossesValley View Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Brown TR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83038, -97.16767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2019)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2039
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 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 Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Ct over Valley View 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Ct over Valley View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.