US Bridges

IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 022200001416612

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
62,794
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big 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 62,794 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,820 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W Efr
CrossesTrib to Big Fossil Creek
Location0.3 MI S of US 287
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88128, -97.31689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,794 (2021)
Projected traffic121,820 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W Efr over Trib to 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 62,794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35W Efr over Trib to Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.