US Bridges

IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. S. of US 287 · Structure no. 022200001416613

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
153,554
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big 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 153,554 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,976 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long.

CarriesIH-35W Gp & Ml
CrossesTrib. to Big Fossil Ck.
Location0.3 Mi. S. of US 287
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88203, -97.31731
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,554 (2023)
Projected traffic214,976 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. built?

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

What condition is IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. carry?

About 153,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.