US Bridges

Opal ST over East Cement Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.26 MI S of W Mcleroy Bl · Structure no. 022200Y00255001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
901
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opal ST over East Cement Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Opal ST over East Cement Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOpal ST
CrossesEast Cement Creek
Location0.26 MI S of W Mcleroy Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85479, -97.36944
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Opal ST over East Cement Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opal ST over East Cement 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 Opal ST over East Cement Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Opal ST over East Cement Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Opal ST over East Cement Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.