US Bridges

W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Melbourne RD · Structure no. 022200E00880001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,484
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Cheryl Ave
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Melbourne RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82709, -97.2003
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,484 (2019)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cheryl Ave over Walker 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 W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch carry?

About 2,484 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Cheryl Ave over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.