US Bridges

E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200ZR7050001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,685
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Rosedale
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.06 MI E of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73112, -97.29705
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,685 (2019)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Rosedale 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 9,685 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns E Rosedale over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.