US Bridges

Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI West of SH 10 · Structure no. 022200E00480002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,959
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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 1,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRickel Park DR
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location0.1 MI West of SH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81376, -97.14603
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,959 (2019)
Projected traffic2,480 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 Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Rickel Park DR over Sulphur 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 Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 1,959 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rickel Park DR over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.