US Bridges

Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 Mi. N.W. of SH-121 · Structure no. 022200J01010001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,224
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,345 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurphy Drive
CrossesE Fork Hurricane Creek
Location.1 Mi. N.W. of SH-121
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84202, -97.12237
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 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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,224 (2019)
Projected traffic13,345 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Drive over E Fork 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 Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek carry?

About 5,224 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Drive over E Fork Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.