US Bridges

SH 180 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of SH 360 · Structure no. 022200000807022

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,223
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 over Johnson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 180 over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 104 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 5 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 15,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,050 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.6 MI W of SH 360
RouteState Highway 180
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74112, -97.08747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,223 (2020)
Projected traffic22,050 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 180 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 180 over Johnson Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 15,223 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.