US Bridges

Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 Mi.W. of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200ZC5450001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,618
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,618 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,430 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClifford Street
CrossesTrib of Farmers Branch
Location0.40 Mi.W. of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76319, -97.48286
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic17,618 (2024)
Projected traffic15,430 by 2035
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifford Street over Trib of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch carry?

About 17,618 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Clifford Street over Trib of Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.