US Bridges

E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US287 · Structure no. 022200ZV3900003

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,419
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 105 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 4,419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,400 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Vickery Blvd
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73597, -97.29336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,419 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is E. Vickery Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 4,419 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns E. Vickery Blvd over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.