US Bridges

Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI S IH 20 · Structure no. 022200ZM3505001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,826
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 17,826 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,780 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccart Street SB
CrossesBranch Sycamore Creek
Location1.3 MI S IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65285, -97.36457
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,826 (2024)
Projected traffic29,780 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek carry?

About 17,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mccart Street SB over Branch Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.