US Bridges

Dove RD East over Dove Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.9 MI E SH 114 · Structure no. 022200LL0260001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove RD East over Dove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dove RD East over Dove Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,684 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDove RD East
CrossesDove Creek
Location1.9 MI E SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96847, -97.12719
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2022)
Projected traffic6,684 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove RD East over Dove Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Dove RD East over Dove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dove RD East over Dove Creek carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dove RD East over Dove Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dove RD East over Dove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.