Melbourne RD over Walker Branch
FairTarrant County, Texas · 300 Ft N of Pipeline RD · Structure no. 022200E02740002
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,266
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melbourne RD over Walker Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melbourne RD over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melbourne RD over Walker Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melbourne RD over Walker Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Melbourne RD over Walker Branch carry?
About 7,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Melbourne RD over Walker Branch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Melbourne RD over Walker Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.