US Bridges

Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 022200M00665001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,776
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 12,776 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,030 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek Drive
CrossesHogpen Branch
Location0.3 MI N of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58563, -97.13163
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,776 (2019)
Projected traffic13,030 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch 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 Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch carry?

About 12,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Drive over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.