US Bridges

IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .2 Mi. N. of Meacham Blvd · Structure no. 022200001416535

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-35W NB Mtg Lane
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location.2 Mi. N. of Meacham Blvd
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82773, -97.31257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2010)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-35W NB Mtg Lane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W NB Mtg Lane over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.