US Bridges

Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 200 W of Marys Creek Dr. · Structure no. 022200VV0355001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West is a concrete culvert carrying Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDawn Drive
CrossesPlantation Creek West
Location200 W of Marys Creek Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71431, -97.46793
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic500 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 Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West 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 Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dawn Drive over Plantation Creek West?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.