US Bridges

S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 N Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 022200M00420001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS Mitchell RD
CrossesLowe Branch
Location0.25 N Johnson CO Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55295, -97.10462
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Mitchell RD over Lowe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Mitchell RD over Lowe Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.