US Bridges

Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.97 MI S of Debbie Lane · Structure no. 022200M00540001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,315
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,170 by 2029. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMatlock Road SB
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.97 MI S of Debbie Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58093, -97.10207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,315 (2024)
Projected traffic14,170 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matlock Road SB over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek carry?

About 9,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Matlock Road SB over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.