US Bridges

Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch

Poor

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of SH 170 · Structure no. 022200NN0045001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
995
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOttinger Road
CrossesMarshall Branch
Location0.40 MI SE of SH 170
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9904, -97.21574
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2014)
Projected traffic20,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch built?

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

What condition is Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ottinger Road over Marshall Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.