US Bridges

FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of SH 199 · Structure no. 022200031205051

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,715
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2033. The structure is 1,312 ft (399.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 730 NB
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.7 MI N of SH 199
RouteState Highway 730
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92185, -97.54341
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,312 ft (399.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (2023)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 8,715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 1,312 ft (399.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 730 NB over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.