US Bridges

Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI N US 287 W IH 820 · Structure no. 022200ZC1750001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarey ST
CrossesTR Lake Arlington
Location0.7 MI N US 287 W IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70384, -97.24335
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2024)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Carey ST over TR Lake Arlington?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.