US Bridges

Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W Cherry Lane · Structure no. 022200H00620001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,153
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch is a concrete slab carrying Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,153 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern Hills Blvd
CrossesTrib to Kings Branch
Location0.2 MI W Cherry Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74143, -97.45323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,153 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Western Hills Blvd over Trib to Kings Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.