US Bridges

Matlock Road over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Mayfield RD · Structure no. 022200C03710004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,181
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Matlock Road over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, 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 27,181 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,456 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatlock Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Mayfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69632, -97.11488
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
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,181 (2024)
Projected traffic17,456 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matlock Road over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is Matlock Road 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 Matlock Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 27,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Matlock Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Matlock Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.