US Bridges

Hemphill ST over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .2 MI S of Sycamore Schl · Structure no. 022200ZH4150007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,493
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemphill ST over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hemphill ST over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHemphill ST
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location.2 MI S of Sycamore Schl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6327, -97.33566
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,493 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemphill ST over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,493 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hemphill ST over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hemphill ST over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.