US Bridges

Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Matlock RD · Structure no. 022200C06378001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,524
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,524 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Drive
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Matlock RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68825, -97.11857
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,524 (2024)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2029
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 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 Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Drive 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 Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Drive over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.