US Bridges

Herndon Drive over Willow Bend

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Williams RD · Structure no. 022200VV0145001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herndon Drive over Willow Bend is a concrete culvert carrying Herndon Drive over Willow Bend in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHerndon Drive
CrossesWillow Bend
Location0.1 MI W of Williams RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71003, -97.45418
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic380 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herndon Drive over Willow Bend built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herndon Drive over Willow Bend 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Herndon Drive over Willow Bend carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Herndon Drive over Willow Bend?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Herndon Drive over Willow Bend?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.