US Bridges

Redbud DR over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Melbourne RD · Structure no. 022200E03610001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redbud DR over Walker Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redbud DR over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRedbud DR
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Melbourne RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81776, -97.19634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 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 Redbud DR over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Redbud DR 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 Redbud DR over Walker Branch carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Redbud DR over Walker Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Redbud DR over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.