US Bridges

Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Randol Mill R · Structure no. 022200C04156001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,478
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,409 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNolan Ryan Exp Way
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Randol Mill R
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75324, -97.08492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,478 (2019)
Projected traffic4,409 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek carry?

About 5,478 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nolan Ryan Exp Way over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.