US Bridges

Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of SH199 · Structure no. 022200ZN3580001

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNine Mile Brdg RD
CrossesTrib W Fork Trinity Riv
Location0.4 MI SE of SH199
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83454, -97.48815
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nine Mile Brdg RD over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.