US Bridges

Wichita Street over South Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200L01025002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,324
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wichita Street over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wichita Street over South Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,324 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,693 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWichita Street
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.5 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65356, -97.28348
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,324 (2019)
Projected traffic24,693 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wichita Street over South Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wichita Street over South 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wichita Street over South Creek carry?

About 12,324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wichita Street over South Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wichita Street over South Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.