US Bridges

NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft E of Calhoun · Structure no. 022200ZZ3400001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 21st Street
CrossesTrib of Marine Creek
Location100 Ft E of Calhoun
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78273, -97.34607
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2016)
Projected traffic1,840 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 21st Street over Trib of Marine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.