US Bridges

IH 35W Nbfr over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .07 Mi. S of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200001416557

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,248
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Nbfr over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Nbfr over Little 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 10,248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W Nbfr
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location.07 Mi. S of IH 820
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82743, -97.31229
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,248 (2019)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IH 35W Nbfr over Little Fossil Creek built?

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

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

About 10,248 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Nbfr over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Nbfr over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.