US Bridges

Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Edgewood · Structure no. 022200ZR0370001

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,847
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 58 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 7,847 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,690 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamey Ave
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Edgewood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72121, -97.25526
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,847 (2024)
Projected traffic7,690 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Ramey Ave over Wildcat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 7,847 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ramey Ave over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.