US Bridges

Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZW4010001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
908 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,187
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 24,187 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2036. The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestport Parkway
CrossesHenrietta Creek
Location0.5 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97223, -97.31466
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length908 ft (276.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,187 (2024)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek carry?

About 24,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Westport Parkway over Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.