US Bridges

Pipeline RD over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 121 · Structure no. 022200E03360001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,981
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipeline RD over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pipeline RD over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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 14,981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,630 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPipeline RD
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.4 MI E of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82368, -97.19816
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,981 (2024)
Projected traffic20,630 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pipeline RD over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pipeline 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 Pipeline RD over Walker Branch carry?

About 14,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pipeline RD over Walker Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pipeline RD over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.