US Bridges

Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200C05313001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,726
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,726 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecretary Drive
CrossesBr of Johnson Creek
Location0.25 MI E of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70333, -97.11565
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,726 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Secretary Drive over Br of 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 Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,726 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Secretary Drive over Br of Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.