US Bridges

N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .02 MI E of N Beach St. · Structure no. 022200ZN7655002

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,695
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 28,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Tarrant Pkwy
CrossesTrib of Whites Branch
Location.02 MI E of N Beach St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8929, -97.28612
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,695 (2019)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch 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 N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch carry?

About 28,695 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Whites Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.