US Bridges

FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 1542 · Structure no. 022200031205015

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 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 6 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 17,429 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,990 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 730
CrossesTrib Walnut Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 1542
RouteState Highway 730
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92953, -97.54266
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,429 (2023)
Projected traffic19,990 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 730 over Trib Walnut 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek carry?

About 17,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns FM 730 over Trib Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.