US Bridges

Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of Broad ST · Structure no. 022200M00545001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRetta-Mansfield RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56342, -97.17206
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
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2019)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Retta-Mansfield RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Retta-Mansfield RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.