US Bridges

Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Stonelakes DR · Structure no. 022200LL0395002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStratford Dr.
CrossesTrib. Higgins Branch
Location0.4 MI E of Stonelakes DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93521, -97.16478
Functional classUrban Collector

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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic495 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 Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch 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 Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stratford Dr. over Trib. Higgins Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.