US Bridges

Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Harris Road · Structure no. 022200C03710003

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,144
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 36 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 26,144 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,876 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMatlock RD
CrossesTrib of Bowman Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Harris Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61927, -97.11538
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic26,144 (2024)
Projected traffic35,876 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch 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 Trib of Bowman Branch carry?

About 26,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Matlock RD over Trib of Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.