US Bridges

Harwood RD over Valley View Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of Norwood DR · Structure no. 022200J00615002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,886
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harwood RD over Valley View Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Harwood RD over Valley View Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarwood RD
CrossesValley View Branch
Location0.18 MI E of Norwood DR
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85119, -97.16704
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,886 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harwood RD over Valley View Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harwood RD over Valley View 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 Harwood RD over Valley View Branch carry?

About 12,886 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harwood RD over Valley View Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Harwood RD over Valley View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.