US Bridges

Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200F00412001

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,423
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 15,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestpark Way
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.7 MI S of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83087, -97.1203
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,423 (2024)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 15,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Way over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.