US Bridges

Trinity Blvd over Lorean Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200ZT8001011

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

About this bridge

Trinity Blvd over Lorean Branch is a steel culvert carrying Trinity Blvd over Lorean 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrinity Blvd
CrossesLorean Branch
Location2.20 MI E of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80199, -97.17674
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 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 Lorean Branch built?

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

What condition is Trinity Blvd over Lorean Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Trinity Blvd over Lorean Branch carry?

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

How long is Trinity Blvd over Lorean Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Blvd over Lorean Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.