US Bridges

Old Mansfield RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI E Spr 496 N Berrys · Structure no. 022200ZO5250001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,185
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mansfield RD over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mansfield 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Mansfield RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.3 MI E Spr 496 N Berrys
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70964, -97.29962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2024)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mansfield RD over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Mansfield 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 Old Mansfield RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old Mansfield RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mansfield RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.