US Bridges

Walnut Creek Sbta over US 287

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209451

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,521
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Sbta over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek Sbta over US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,521 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWalnut Creek Sbta
CrossesUS 287
Location1.40 MI S of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58125, -97.13194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,521 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sbta over US 287 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 20,521 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Creek Sbta over US 287?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Sbta over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.