US Bridges

Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.26 MI S 121 on F. Ridge · Structure no. 022200J00190001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBriar Dr.
CrossesTrib. Sulphur Creek
Location0.26 MI S 121 on F. Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83264, -97.14486
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2019)
Projected traffic390 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek 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 Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Dr. over Trib. Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.