US Bridges

Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .05 MI E of Matlock · Structure no. 022200C00181004

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,082
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 13,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,540 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArkansas Lane
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location.05 MI E of Matlock
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70601, -97.11345
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,082 (2024)
Projected traffic15,540 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Arkansas Lane over Johnson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek carry?

About 13,082 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arkansas Lane over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.