US Bridges

Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.26 MI S of 121 on F.R. · Structure no. 022200J01510001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShirley Way
CrossesTrib. Sulphur Branch
Location0.26 MI S of 121 on F.R.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83361, -97.14352
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
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic220 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 Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch built?

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

What condition is Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch 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 Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shirley Way over Trib. Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.