US Bridges

Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH20 · Structure no. 022200SS0160001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,263
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVillage Pkwy SB
CrossesBranch of Sycamore Crk
Location0.30 MI S of IH20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65978, -97.33364
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,263 (2019)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk carry?

About 7,263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Village Pkwy SB over Branch of Sycamore Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.