US Bridges

Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH30 · Structure no. 022200H00060002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,820
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,730 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane
CrossesTrib to Kings Branch
Location0.2 MI N of IH30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74173, -97.45178
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,820 (2022)
Projected traffic14,730 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings 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 Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch carry?

About 9,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane over Trib to Kings Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.