US Bridges

IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 Mi. S. of IH-820 · Structure no. 022200001416559

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,635
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck. 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 10,635 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 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.
CrossesLittle Fossil Ck.
Location0.7 Mi. S. of IH-820
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82825, -97.3134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,635 (2020)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck. built?

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

What condition is IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck. 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 Little Fossil Ck. carry?

About 10,635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W SB Ft. Rd. over Little Fossil Ck.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.