US Bridges

Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 458 Ft S of Dove RD · Structure no. 022200LL0445001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,978 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Oaks DR
CrossesKirkwood Branch
Location458 Ft S of Dove RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96942, -97.15999
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2019)
Projected traffic5,978 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 Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Oaks DR 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 Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Oaks DR over Kirkwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.