US Bridges

Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .5 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 022200LL0070001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShady Lane
CrossesMcpherson Branch
Location.5 MI N of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95168, -97.1137
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2019)
Projected traffic981 by 2042
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 Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Lane over Mcpherson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Lane over Mcpherson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.