US Bridges

Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Matlock Road · Structure no. 022200C07071001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmbercrest Drive W
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.35 MI W of Matlock Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66824, -97.12132
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Embercrest Drive W over Fish 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 Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Embercrest Drive W over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.