US Bridges

Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Mid Cities Bv · Structure no. 022200G00046001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 22,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,850 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal Lane
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Mid Cities Bv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86315, -97.19982
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2011)
Projected traffic22,850 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Lane over Walker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal Lane over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.