US Bridges

Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI N SH183 E W Park · Structure no. 022200F00234001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,665
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarlene Drive
CrossesTrib W Frk Trinity Riv
Location0.4 MI N SH183 E W Park
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82789, -97.11962
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 inspectionFebruary 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2034
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 Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Marlene Drive over Trib W Frk Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.