US Bridges

Sam School Road over Kirkwood Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S Kirkwood Blvd · Structure no. 022200NN0065002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam School Road over Kirkwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sam School Road over Kirkwood 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 1,036 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,890 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSam School Road
CrossesKirkwood Branch
Location0.3 MI S Kirkwood Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97729, -97.16833
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2019)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sam School Road over Kirkwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Sam School Road over Kirkwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sam School Road over Kirkwood Branch carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sam School Road over Kirkwood Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sam School Road over Kirkwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.