US Bridges

Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200ZT8001004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,136
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,550 by 2036. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrinity Blvd
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location2.4 MI W of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80659, -97.13898
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,136 (2014)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity Blvd over Sulphur 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 9,136 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Blvd over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.