US Bridges

Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft So Little Valley · Structure no. 022200ZC3430001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,610
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,960 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Creek Blvd.
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location100 Ft So Little Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75459, -97.50372
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2024)
Projected traffic6,960 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 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 Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Creek Blvd. 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 Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Creek Blvd. over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.