US Bridges

Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of N Beach ST · Structure no. 022200ZB1235003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,574
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,574 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,190 by 2036. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBasswood Blvd EB
CrossesWhite Branch
Location0.8 MI E of N Beach ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87184, -97.27641
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,574 (2019)
Projected traffic24,190 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Blvd EB over White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch carry?

About 8,574 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Blvd EB over White Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.