US Bridges

Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of W Risinger RD · Structure no. 022200ZP7010001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoynter ST
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.2 MI S of W Risinger RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61222, -97.36502
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Poynter ST over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.