US Bridges

Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.42 MI S FM 1886 NW I820 · Structure no. 022200ZS4528001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,859
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,859 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSilver Creek RD
CrossesTrib of Silver Creek
Location1.42 MI S FM 1886 NW I820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80494, -97.50076
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,859 (2022)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek carry?

About 4,859 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Creek RD over Trib of Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.