US Bridges

N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Basswood Bl · Structure no. 022200ZR5050008

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,157
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Riverside DR
CrossesSmithfield Creek Trib
Location0.40 MI N of Basswood Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87811, -97.30426
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,157 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib carry?

About 6,157 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns N Riverside DR over Smithfield Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.