US Bridges

Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 Mi. E. of Williams Rd. · Structure no. 022200VV0420001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowside Dr.
CrossesWillow Bend
Location.1 Mi. E. of Williams Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70233, -97.45408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowside Dr. 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 Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowside Dr. over Willow Bend?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.