US Bridges

Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Bu 287 · Structure no. 022200HH0100001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Lane
CrossesTrib to Village Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Bu 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65332, -97.23406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek 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 Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Lane over Trib to Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.