US Bridges

Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI S IH 20 · Structure no. 022200ZH4150001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1956, 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 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Hemphill Road
CrossesTrib to Sycamore Ck
Location0.4 MI S IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66036, -97.32408
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2016)
Projected traffic820 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck built?

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

What condition is Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck 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 Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hemphill Road over Trib to Sycamore Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.