US Bridges

Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200ZS0687001

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,053
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 111 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 4,053 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,040 by 2035. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSamuels Ave
CrossesWest Fork Trinity River
Location0.8 MI S of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78412, -97.33744
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,053 (2014)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River 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 Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River carry?

About 4,053 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Samuels Ave over West Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.