US Bridges

Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Enon Ave · Structure no. 022200V00130001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,857
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek 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 7,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Hill DR
CrossesChambers Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Enon Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62959, -97.27006
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,857 (2019)
Projected traffic8,750 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek built?

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

What condition is Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek carry?

About 7,857 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill DR over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.