US Bridges

Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Wichita · Structure no. 022200L00355339

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,842
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 38 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 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForest Hill Circle
CrossesNorth Frk of South Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Wichita
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66012, -97.27657
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2024)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South 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 Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Circle over North Frk of South Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.