US Bridges

Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Pioneer Pkwy · Structure no. 022200KK0245001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,154
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith-Barry Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Rush Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Pioneer Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71403, -97.15956
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2019)
Projected traffic3,016 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek 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 Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Smith-Barry Rd. over Trib. to Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.