US Bridges

Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Hemphill · Structure no. 022200ZF2430001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,786
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,875 by 2034. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFelix Street
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of Hemphill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67805, -97.32713
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,786 (2024)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$485,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 6,786 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Felix Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.