US Bridges

Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI S Wh Settlement RD · Structure no. 022200ZA0300001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,355
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,788 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy Rd.
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.4 MI S Wh Settlement RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75245, -97.49117
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,355 (2024)
Projected traffic5,788 by 2034
Trucks10%
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch carry?

About 6,355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Academy Rd. over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.