US Bridges

Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI E Hulen Street · Structure no. 022200ZC6375001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River is a concrete culvert carrying Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColonial Parkway
CrossesTrib of Trinity River
Location0.9 MI E Hulen Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71326, -97.37074
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2015)
Projected traffic520 by 2035
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 Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Parkway over Trib of Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.