US Bridges

Trinity Blvd over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200ZT8001010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Blvd over Walker Branch is a steel culvert carrying Trinity Blvd over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrinity Blvd
CrossesWalker Branch
Location2.00 MI E of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80213, -97.17951
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2020)
Projected traffic20,160 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trinity Blvd over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity Blvd over Walker 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 Walker Branch carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trinity Blvd over Walker Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Blvd over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.