US Bridges

Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of FM 1220 · Structure no. 022200AA0415002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,934
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 2,934 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris-Dido-Newark
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.8 MI N of FM 1220
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96079, -97.48447
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morris-Dido-Newark over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.