US Bridges

Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH183 · Structure no. 022200W00070001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch is a concrete slab carrying Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPumphrey Road
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.3 MI N of SH183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76404, -97.4214
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2015)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumphrey Road over Farmers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pumphrey Road over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.