US Bridges

Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .400 E of Old Denton RD · Structure no. 022200ZS8436001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Hills DR
CrossesWhites Branch
Location.400 E of Old Denton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92148, -97.30563
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch 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 Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Hills DR over Whites Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.