US Bridges

US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200001415014

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287/ US 81 Nfr
CrossesTrib to Big Fossil Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of IH 35W
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89445, -97.32589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2024)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big 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 US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 287/ US 81 Nfr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.