US Bridges

Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S SH 183 W Spr 496 · Structure no. 022200ZC5525001

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,096
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,096 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton Avenue
CrossesMarine Creek
Location0.1 MI S SH 183 W Spr 496
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79385, -97.35283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,096 (2024)
Projected traffic5,430 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek 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 Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek carry?

About 5,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Avenue over Marine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.