US Bridges

Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of Spr. Va. Dr. · Structure no. 022200J01570001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch 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 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Lakes Drive
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location0.03 MI E of Spr. Va. Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85629, -97.15648
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 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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
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 Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch built?

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

What condition is Spring Lakes Drive over 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 Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Lakes Drive over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.