US Bridges

Melbourne RD over Calloway Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200E02740001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,283
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melbourne RD over Calloway Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melbourne RD over Calloway 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 3,283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMelbourne RD
CrossesCalloway Branch
Location0.35 MI N of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8143, -97.19823
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,283 (2024)
Projected traffic3,080 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 Melbourne RD over Calloway Branch built?

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

What condition is Melbourne RD over Calloway 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 Melbourne RD over Calloway Branch carry?

About 3,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Melbourne RD over Calloway Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Melbourne RD over Calloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.