US Bridges

Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.1 MI S IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZH8500003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,353
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,353 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,450 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHulen Street SB
CrossesTrib Clr Frk Trinity Riv
Location2.1 MI S IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70321, -97.3897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,353 (2022)
Projected traffic39,450 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv 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 Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv carry?

About 11,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hulen Street SB over Trib Clr Frk Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.