US Bridges

Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Convention DR · Structure no. 022200C05765001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,314
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 17,314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,240 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBallpark Way
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Convention DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75415, -97.08101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,314 (2019)
Projected traffic24,240 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballpark Way 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 Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek carry?

About 17,314 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Ballpark Way over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.