US Bridges

Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200VV0024002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,088
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,088 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,866 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChapin RD
CrossesPlantation East Creek
Location1.0 MI E of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71629, -97.46156
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,088 (2024)
Projected traffic2,866 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapin RD over Plantation East 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek carry?

About 3,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Chapin RD over Plantation East Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.