US Bridges

Matlock RD over Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200C03710001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,585
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock RD over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Matlock RD over Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 34,585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,878 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMatlock RD
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.8 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65214, -97.11514
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic34,585 (2019)
Projected traffic51,878 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Matlock RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matlock RD over Fish 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 Matlock RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 34,585 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Matlock RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Matlock RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.