US Bridges

Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Elm ST · Structure no. 022200M00630001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSycamore Street
CrossesTrib of Walnut Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56572, -97.13961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2009)
Projected traffic180 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Street over Trib of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.