US Bridges

Park Row over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Cooper ST · Structure no. 022200C04561001

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,362
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Row over Johnson Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Park Row over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,676 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Row
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Cooper ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72113, -97.10754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,362 (2024)
Projected traffic19,676 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Row over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Park Row 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 Park Row over Johnson Creek carry?

About 15,362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Row over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Park Row over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.