US Bridges

Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200ZO1250001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,093
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2034. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Grove Rd.
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67315, -97.31546
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,093 (2024)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek 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 Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 5,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove Rd. over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.