US Bridges

Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Continental · Structure no. 022200LL0380001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLafayette Park
CrossesTrib Dove Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Continental
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.927, -97.14681
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek 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 Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Park over Trib Dove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.