US Bridges

Roanoke Road over Marshall Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 170 · Structure no. 022200NN0080001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,368
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roanoke Road over Marshall Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Roanoke Road over Marshall 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 4,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoanoke Road
CrossesMarshall Branch
Location0.1 MI S of SH 170
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98516, -97.22881
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,368 (2019)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roanoke Road over Marshall Branch built?

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

What condition is Roanoke Road over Marshall 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 Roanoke Road over Marshall Branch carry?

About 4,368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roanoke Road over Marshall Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Roanoke Road over Marshall Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.