US Bridges

Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI S SH121 W FM157 · Structure no. 022200J01715001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,748
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,748 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,120 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTibbets Drive
CrossesTrib W Fork Trinity Riv
Location0.25 MI S SH121 W FM157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83392, -97.12119
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic4,748 (2024)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv 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 Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv carry?

About 4,748 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tibbets Drive over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.