US Bridges

Hardisty RD over Rush Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .5 MI W of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200C02512001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,642
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardisty RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardisty RD over Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardisty RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location.5 MI W of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64157, -97.14241
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,642 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hardisty RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardisty RD over Rush 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 Hardisty RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 4,642 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hardisty RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hardisty RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.