US Bridges

North ST over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 022200M00455001

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
181 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying North ST over Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth ST
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.15 MI W of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56818, -97.1448
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic950 by 2035
Trucks2%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North ST over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST over Walnut 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does North ST over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North ST over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.