US Bridges

Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 Mi. S. of IH20 Ebfr · Structure no. 022200L00365005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,363
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck. in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 18,363 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,488 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesForest Hill Drive
CrossesTrib. of Village Ck.
Location0.40 Mi. S. of IH20 Ebfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65542, -97.26992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,363 (2024)
Projected traffic27,488 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Drive over Trib. of Village Ck. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck. 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 Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck. carry?

About 18,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Drive over Trib. of Village Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.