US Bridges

Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1500 Ft W of US 377 · Structure no. 022200D00989002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,415
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,190 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatauga Road EB
CrossesWhites Branch
Location1500 Ft W of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8609, -97.26909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2024)
Projected traffic25,190 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Watauga Road EB over Whites Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.