US Bridges

Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Westport Pkwy · Structure no. 022200FF0085003

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIntermodal Pkwy NB
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Westport Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96291, -97.32601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Intermodal Pkwy NB over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.