US Bridges

N Main Street over Blessing Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.43 MI S of Glade Road · Structure no. 022200F00262002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,955
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main Street over Blessing Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Main Street over Blessing Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 13,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,270 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Main Street
CrossesBlessing Branch
Location2.43 MI S of Glade Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84589, -97.08261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,955 (2019)
Projected traffic15,270 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main Street over Blessing Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N Main Street over Blessing 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 N Main Street over Blessing Branch carry?

About 13,955 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Main Street over Blessing Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N Main Street over Blessing Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.