US Bridges

Southwood TR over Kirby Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of Kirbybrook · Structure no. 022200S81395001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwood TR over Kirby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southwood TR over Kirby Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthwood TR
CrossesKirby Creek
Location0.02 MI S of Kirbybrook
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69402, -97.03757
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Southwood TR over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwood TR over Kirby Creek 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 Southwood TR over Kirby Creek carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Southwood TR over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Southwood TR over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.