US Bridges

Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .3 MI W of N Beach · Structure no. 022200ZC1925001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarnation Ave
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location.3 MI W of N Beach
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78489, -97.29715
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
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 Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Carnation Ave over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.