US Bridges

Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI West of IH35 · Structure no. 022200ZS8745001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,507
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 17,507 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSycamore School RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI West of IH35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63521, -97.33201
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,507 (2024)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore School RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 17,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore School RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.