US Bridges

Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W IH 35 S IH 20 · Structure no. 022200ZV0610001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hemphill Road
CrossesTrib of Sycamore Creek
Location0.1 MI W IH 35 S IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65669, -97.32334
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2016)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek 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 Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hemphill Road over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.