US Bridges

Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200L01025001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,591
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 17,591 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,627 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWichita ST
CrossesNorth Frk of South Creek
Location0.1 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66322, -97.28097
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,591 (2022)
Projected traffic24,627 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wichita ST over North Frk of South 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 Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek carry?

About 17,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wichita ST over North Frk of South Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.