US Bridges

Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of SH 10 · Structure no. 022200F00234002

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch is a concrete slab carrying Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarlene Drive
CrossesCyclone Branch
Location0.4 MI NW of SH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82805, -97.11401
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2019)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlene Drive over Cyclone 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Marlene Drive over Cyclone Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.