US Bridges

Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Matlock Road · Structure no. 022200C04089001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,623
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNathan Lowe Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Matlock Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65527, -97.11999
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,623 (2024)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nathan Lowe Road 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 Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 3,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nathan Lowe Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.