US Bridges

Heritage Trace Pky over Whites Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI W of N Beach ST · Structure no. 022200ZH4627003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,839
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Trace Pky over Whites Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Trace Pky over Whites Branch 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 24,839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Trace Pky
CrossesWhites Branch
Location.1 MI W of N Beach ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91529, -97.29412
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,839 (2024)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 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 Whites Branch built?

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

What condition is Heritage Trace Pky over Whites Branch 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 April 2024.

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

About 24,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Trace Pky over Whites Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Trace Pky over Whites Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.