US Bridges

Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 200 Ft E. Hadley Drive · Structure no. 022200C02615001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHelen Drive
CrossesTrib Johnson Creek
Location200 Ft E. Hadley Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75474, -97.10596
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helen Drive over Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Helen Drive over Trib Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.