US Bridges

Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 Mi. N. of IH-20 Wbfr · Structure no. 022200S45075007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,770
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 22,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat SW Pkwy
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. of IH-20 Wbfr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68002, -97.04432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,770 (2016)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great SW Pkwy over Prairie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek carry?

About 22,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Great SW Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.