US Bridges

Elm ST over Lorean Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Hurstview DR · Structure no. 022200E01350001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Lorean Branch is a concrete slab carrying Elm ST over Lorean Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesLorean Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Hurstview DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81966, -97.17644
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2019)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Elm ST over Lorean Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Lorean 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 Elm ST over Lorean Branch carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Lorean Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Lorean Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.