US Bridges

W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng)

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.85 MI E SH 183 Carswell · Structure no. 022200ZW4570002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,255
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng) in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,255 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2035. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Settlement RD EB
CrossesW Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng)
Location1.85 MI E SH 183 Carswell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76169, -97.38331
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,255 (2024)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng) 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 W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng) carry?

About 7,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng)?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Settlement RD EB over W Frk Trin Ri(e Crossng)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.