US Bridges

Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft E of Driftwood · Structure no. 022200F00286001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,569
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 9,569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,900 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPipeline RD
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location100 Ft E of Driftwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82222, -97.15197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,569 (2024)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Pipeline RD over Sulphur 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 Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 9,569 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pipeline RD over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.