US Bridges

Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .45 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZH4627002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,879
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,879 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeritage Trace Pky
CrossesTrib to Whites Branch
Location.45 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91388, -97.30816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,879 (2022)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch carry?

About 30,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Trace Pky over Trib to Whites Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.