US Bridges

Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River

GoodPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW SH 199 E Carswl · Structure no. 022200ZM4590001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2036. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeandering Road
CrossesW Fork Trinity River
Location1.5 MI SW SH 199 E Carswl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77916, -97.41744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River 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 Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Meandering Road over W Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.