Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW SH183 · Structure no. 022200ZC2225001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,780
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 5 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2036. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River 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 Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River carry?
About 2,780 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Carswell Access RD over West Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.