US Bridges

Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Misty Meadow · Structure no. 022200ZW5980001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Way Road
CrossesBranch Sycamore Crk
Location0.4 MI W of Misty Meadow
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64299, -97.38308
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2019)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Way Road over Branch Sycamore Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.