US Bridges

Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of SH-360 · Structure no. 022200220801008

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,287
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 16,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,780 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 303 Ebl
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.9 MI W of SH-360
RouteState Highway 303
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70807, -97.11265
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,287 (2023)
Projected traffic20,780 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Spur 303 Ebl 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 Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek carry?

About 16,287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 303 Ebl over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.