US Bridges

Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH20 · Structure no. 022200ZH4150004

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,997
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 55 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 12,997 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,790 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHemphill ST
CrossesTrib of Sycamore Creek
Location0.2 MI N of IH20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66779, -97.3318
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,997 (2019)
Projected traffic12,790 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Hemphill ST 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 Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek carry?

About 12,997 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hemphill ST over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.