US Bridges

IH 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.07 Mi. S. of IH-820 · Structure no. 022200001416556

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,600
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 44,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64,300 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 W SB Gp
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.07 Mi. S. of IH-820
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82791, -97.3128
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 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 length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,600 (2015)
Projected traffic64,300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 W SB Gp 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 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 44,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is IH 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 W SB Gp over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.