US Bridges

Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .9 MI E of BUS-287 · Structure no. 022200ZM4258007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,982
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,982 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,080 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeacham Blvd
CrossesTrib W Fork Trinity Riv
Location.9 MI E of BUS-287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82501, -97.34413
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,982 (2022)
Projected traffic5,080 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv carry?

About 5,982 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Meacham Blvd over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.