US Bridges

E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 200 Ft E of Main Street · Structure no. 022200ZE7975001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Exchange Avenue
CrossesMarine Creek
Location200 Ft E of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78888, -97.34829
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2024)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Exchange 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 E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns E Exchange Avenue over Marine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.