US Bridges

Sanford Road over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200C05265002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanford Road over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSanford Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74275, -97.08739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford 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 Sanford Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.