US Bridges

Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.13 MI E of Summer Cree · Structure no. 022200ZM4220001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,417
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,417 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcpherson Blvd
CrossesBenbrook Lake Tributary
Location0.13 MI E of Summer Cree
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60641, -97.40431
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,417 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary carry?

About 6,417 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mcpherson Blvd over Benbrook Lake Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.