US Bridges

Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W. Shady Grove RD · Structure no. 022200J01440001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch 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 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 809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Lane
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location0.2 MI W. Shady Grove RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84408, -97.15289
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
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch built?

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

What condition is Shady Lane over Sulphur 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 Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Lane over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.