US Bridges

L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .02 MI W of Murphy RD · Structure no. 022200J00814001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,715
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv is a concrete culvert carrying L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv 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 4,715 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL. Don Dodson
CrossesTrib W Fork Trinity Riv
Location.02 MI W of Murphy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84047, -97.12385
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,715 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2034
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 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 L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv built?

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

What condition is L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv 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 L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv carry?

About 4,715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns L. Don Dodson over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.