US Bridges

School House Road over Henrietta Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 022200FF0070001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House Road over Henrietta Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying School House Road over Henrietta Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchool House Road
CrossesHenrietta Creek
Location3.5 MI N of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9725, -97.3488
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2019)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School House Road over Henrietta Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is School House Road over Henrietta Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does School House Road over Henrietta Creek carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is School House Road over Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns School House Road over Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.