US Bridges

Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · At Intrsctn of Shady Oaks · Structure no. 022200LL0265001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,676
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDove Road West
CrossesKirkwood Branch
LocationAt Intrsctn of Shady Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97042, -97.15991
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2024)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Dove Road West over Kirkwood 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 Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch carry?

About 9,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Road West over Kirkwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.