US Bridges

Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Wht Setlmt RD · Structure no. 022200H00355001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMirike Drive
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Wht Setlmt RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7583, -97.46229
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2024)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2035
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 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 Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mirike Drive over Farmers 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 Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mirike Drive over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.