US Bridges

Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW FM 1187 · Structure no. 022200AA0599001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,338
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br is a concrete culvert carrying Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,460 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett-Lawson Rd.
CrossesWillow Br
Location0.25 MI NW FM 1187
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57951, -97.20134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2024)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett-Lawson Rd. over Willow Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.