US Bridges

Cardinal Lane over Trib of Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 1938 · Structure no. 022200G00046002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Lane over Trib of Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cardinal Lane over Trib of Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal Lane
CrossesTrib of Walker Branch
Location0.2 MI E of FM 1938
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86326, -97.20497
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2024)
Projected traffic490 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 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 Trib of Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Lane over Trib of 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 Trib of Walker Branch carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cardinal Lane over Trib of Walker Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal Lane over Trib of Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.