US Bridges

Walnut Creek Drive over US 287

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209159

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,521
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Drive over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek Drive over US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 20,521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,130 by 2029. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek Drive
CrossesUS 287
Location1.40 MI S of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58162, -97.13211
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,521 (2019)
Projected traffic26,130 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Creek Drive over US 287 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Walnut Creek Drive over US 287 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Creek Drive over US 287 carry?

About 20,521 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Walnut Creek Drive over US 287?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Drive over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.