US Bridges

IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.6 Mi. S. of US 287 · Structure no. 022200001416541

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2034. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-35W SB Ft. Rd.
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location1.6 Mi. S. of US 287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86258, -97.31544
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2014)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.