US Bridges

Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZW4010002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,147
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,147 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,690 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestport Parkway
CrossesOld Buffalo Creek
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97232, -97.30661
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,147 (2024)
Projected traffic5,690 by 2036
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo 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 Old Buffalo Creek carry?

About 9,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Westport Parkway over Old Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.