US Bridges

Dove Road over Higgins Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.73 MI W SH 114 · Structure no. 022200NN0060001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,280
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Road over Higgins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dove Road over Higgins Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,330 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDove Road
CrossesHiggins Branch
Location0.73 MI W SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97099, -97.17109
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,280 (2016)
Projected traffic6,330 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Road over Higgins Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Road over Higgins Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Dove Road over Higgins Branch carry?

About 6,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dove Road over Higgins Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Road over Higgins Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.