US Bridges

NW 30th Street over Marine Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N SH 183 W Spr 496 · Structure no. 022200ZZ4901001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,221
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 30th Street over Marine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 30th Street over Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,560 by 2036. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 30th Street
CrossesMarine Creek
Location0.3 MI N SH 183 W Spr 496
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79937, -97.36096
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,221 (2019)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 30th Street over Marine Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 30th Street over Marine 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 NW 30th Street over Marine Creek carry?

About 2,221 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is NW 30th Street over Marine Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NW 30th Street over Marine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.