US Bridges

Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.6 MI S FM 1886 NW I820 · Structure no. 022200ZS4528003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,251
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,251 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSilver Creek RD
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location2.6 MI S FM 1886 NW I820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79267, -97.49277
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,251 (2024)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 10,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Creek RD over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.