US Bridges

W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.42 MI E of FM 1220 · Structure no. 022200ZB0140001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,520
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 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 14,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Bailey Boswell R
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.42 MI E of FM 1220
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88094, -97.40092
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,520 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch 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 W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 14,520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W Bailey Boswell R over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.