US Bridges

Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck.

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 022200GG0141003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck. in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,750 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Rd.
CrossesTrib to Big Bear Ck.
Location2.25 MI E of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94176, -97.21463
Functional classUrban Collector

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2019)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck. 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 Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck. carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Rd. over Trib to Big Bear Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.