US Bridges

Brown TR over Valley View Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Hurst Blvd · Structure no. 022200E00620001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,925
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown TR over Valley View Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown TR over Valley View Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrown TR
CrossesValley View Branch
Location0.3 MI N of Hurst Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81242, -97.16677
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,925 (2019)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown TR over Valley View Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown TR 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 Brown TR over Valley View Branch carry?

About 2,925 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brown TR over Valley View Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Brown TR over Valley View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.