US Bridges

Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200G00196002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,241
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHightower DR
CrossesTrib of Calloway Branch
Location0.90 MI E of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87491, -97.22302
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch carry?

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hightower DR over Trib of Calloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.