US Bridges

Matlock RD over Lynn Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Sublet · Structure no. 022200C03710002

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,181
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock RD over Lynn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Matlock RD over Lynn Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 37 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 32,181 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,272 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatlock RD
CrossesLynn Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Sublet
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64176, -97.11523
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 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,181 (2019)
Projected traffic48,272 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Matlock RD over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Matlock RD over Lynn 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 Lynn Creek carry?

About 32,181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Matlock RD over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Matlock RD over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.