US Bridges

Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 114 · Structure no. 022200LL0425001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,774 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood Blvd EB
CrossesKirkwood Branch
Location0.20 MI E of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98281, -97.16366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2019)
Projected traffic4,774 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood Blvd EB over Kirkwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.