US Bridges

Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 287 Dwntwn · Structure no. 022200M00680001

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,172
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 32 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 10,172 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,990 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesTrib of Walnut Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 287 Dwntwn
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56341, -97.14074
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,172 (2024)
Projected traffic11,990 by 2029
Trucks15%
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Broad Street over Trib of 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 Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek carry?

About 10,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Broad Street over Trib of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.