US Bridges

Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI East of US 377 · Structure no. 022200PP0620003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,947
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18,947 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,225 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWatauga RD
CrossesBunker Hill Creek
Location0.7 MI East of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86055, -97.25149
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 inspectionDecember 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
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,947 (2024)
Projected traffic21,225 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watauga RD over Bunker Hill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek carry?

About 18,947 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Watauga RD over Bunker Hill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.