US Bridges

Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI E Hulen ST S IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZM7040001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
871
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMockingbird Lane
CrossesTrib. of Trinity River
Location0.7 MI E Hulen ST S IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71496, -97.37562
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mockingbird Lane over Trib. of Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.