US Bridges

Seeton RD over Lowe Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI W Dallas CO N Brit · Structure no. 022200M00735001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,494
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seeton RD over Lowe Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seeton RD over Lowe Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,494 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2029. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSeeton RD
CrossesLowe Branch
Location0.9 MI W Dallas CO N Brit
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56388, -97.05341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,494 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Seeton RD over Lowe Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seeton 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 Seeton RD over Lowe Branch carry?

About 3,494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Seeton RD over Lowe Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Seeton RD over Lowe Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.