US Bridges

Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .3 MI S of Chapel Creek · Structure no. 022200ZB4405001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Haze DR
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location.3 MI S of Chapel Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74967, -97.50366
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Haze DR 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 Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Haze DR over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.