US Bridges

Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH360 · Structure no. 022200C03296001

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,423
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 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 14,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,192 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLamar Blvd
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.1 MI W of SH360
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76195, -97.06517
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,423 (2019)
Projected traffic20,192 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Lamar Blvd over 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 Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek carry?

About 14,423 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Blvd over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.