US Bridges

Mcalister Road over Timber Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of Renfro ST · Structure no. 022200DD0500001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,407
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcalister Road over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcalister Road over Timber Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,407 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcalister Road
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of Renfro ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56033, -97.34046
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,407 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
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 Mcalister Road over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcalister Road over Timber Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mcalister Road over Timber Creek carry?

About 4,407 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcalister Road over Timber Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mcalister Road over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.