US Bridges

E Seminary DR EB over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.86 MI E IH 35 N IH 20 · Structure no. 022200ZS2737002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,435
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Seminary DR EB over Sycamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Seminary DR EB over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Seminary DR EB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.86 MI E IH 35 N IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68443, -97.30546
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 E Seminary DR EB over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Seminary DR EB 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 EB over Sycamore Creek carry?

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

How long is E Seminary DR EB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Seminary DR EB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.