US Bridges

Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW FM 1187 SW 496 · Structure no. 022200M00740001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGertie Barrett RD
CrossesHogpen Branch
Location0.5 MI NW FM 1187 SW 496
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59496, -97.17127
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2019)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen 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 Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gertie Barrett RD over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.