SOUTH MAIN STREET
Carrying SOUTH MAIN STREET over BNSF & UPRR
0.56 MI S SPUR 496, Tarrant, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH MAIN STREET
The SOUTH MAIN STREET bridge in Tarrant, Texas carries SOUTH MAIN STREET over BNSF & UPRR. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 271.3 meters (890 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,963 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH MAIN STREET compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 271.3 m (890 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.4 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,963 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022200ZM0670001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH MAIN STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH MAIN STREET against other structures in Tarrant and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH MAIN STREET?
SOUTH MAIN STREET in Tarrant, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH MAIN STREET inspected?
SOUTH MAIN STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,963 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH MAIN STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH MAIN STREET?
SOUTH MAIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH MAIN STREET?
SOUTH MAIN STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH MAIN STREET and does age affect safety?
SOUTH MAIN STREET was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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