US Bridges

B 287P over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft NW J Boaz · Structure no. 022200001310076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

B 287P over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B 287P over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25,076 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,456 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesB 287P
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location100 Ft NW J Boaz
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87255, -97.37451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,076 (2024)
Projected traffic32,456 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 B 287P over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is B 287P over Little Fossil 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does B 287P over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 25,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is B 287P over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns B 287P over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.