US Bridges

Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 022200J00535001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,894
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,894 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,852 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Ridge DR
CrossesTrib Sulphur Creek
Location0.40 MI N of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8427, -97.14192
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,894 (2019)
Projected traffic13,852 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek carry?

About 9,894 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Ridge DR over Trib Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.