US Bridges

E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200ZM0245001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,844
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,844 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,390 by 2036. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Maddox Ave
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.2 MI E of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72669, -97.29381
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,844 (2019)
Projected traffic8,390 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Maddox Ave 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 E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 5,844 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E. Maddox Ave over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.