US Bridges

Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N. of Altamesa · Structure no. 022200ZW3190001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,617
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,290 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestcreek Drive
CrossesTrib of Sycamore Creek
Location0.1 MI N. of Altamesa
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65136, -97.36107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,617 (2024)
Projected traffic8,290 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek carry?

About 7,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Westcreek Drive over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.