US Bridges

E Seminary DR WB over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.86 MI E IH 35 · Structure no. 022200ZS2737001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,435
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Seminary DR WB over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E Seminary DR WB 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 16,435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,485 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Seminary DR WB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.86 MI E IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68454, -97.30515
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,435 (2016)
Projected traffic16,485 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Seminary DR WB over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is E Seminary DR WB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Seminary DR WB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 16,435 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Seminary DR WB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Seminary DR WB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.