US Bridges

Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 Mi.S.Of E Lancaster · Structure no. 022200ZC7000002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 100 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConner Avenue
CrossesTrib of Sycamore Creek
Location0.15 Mi.S.Of E Lancaster
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74024, -97.28678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2016)
Projected traffic760 by 2036
Trucks30%
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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Conner Avenue over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.