US Bridges

Berry Street over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Riverside DR · Structure no. 022200ZB2880002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,570
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Street over Sycamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry Street over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 12,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,950 by 2034. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Street
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70586, -97.30212
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,570 (2020)
Projected traffic14,950 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Street over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Street over Sycamore 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Berry Street over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 12,570 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Berry Street over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Street over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.