HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7390 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7390
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
July 27, 1989
On Thursday morning, June 8, 1989 Tarrant County Precinct Nuffter 4
personnel notified Street Division's Section II Supervisor that they bad
barricaded subject road due to a bridge failure. They had been notified
of the problem Wednesday evening, June 7, 1989. At the time of the
notification Tarrant County was under the impression that the bridge was
within the City of Fbrt Worth. on Thursday afternoon Street Division
supervision and management made an on-site inspection of the bridge
site. It was determined at that time the bridge was critically damaged
and should remain closed until repairs are made. Pictures were taken of
the bridge. Transportation/public Works and the City Manager's office
was notified of the damage and closure. That same afternoon Real
Property Management notified Street Division that the City limit line
was located along the center line of Keller Haslet Road. Therefore half
the bridge is within the City of Flort Worth and half of the bridge lies
within Tarrant County.
On Friday morning, June 9, 1989 Street Division forces placed City of
Fort Worth barricades on the bridge and further blocked the area with
material berms across the roadway.
On Monday morning June 12, 1989 Street Division management notified
County Public Works officials that the bridge belonged to both entities.
The northern half of the bridge is the responsibility of Tarrant County
and the southern half of the bridge is the responsibility of the City of
if the bridge is replaced preliminary estimates indicate the cost to be
$250,000. The current inside width of the bridge is 24 feet; the length
on the southside is 45 feet 3 inches whereas the length on the
northside is 54 feet. If the bridge is replaced it is believed that the
width will have to be increased to meet current stwx1ards. The bridge
and the road will remain closed until a source of funding for repairs or
replacement is found.
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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