Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI S IH 20 · Structure no. 022200ZH4150002
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hemphill Road over 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 Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.