US Bridges

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

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. N. of 35/820 · Structure no. 022200001416625

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142,075
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Little Fossil is a concrete culvert carrying IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Little Fossil in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 years old, older 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 142,075 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIH-35W Gp & Ml
CrossesTrib. to Little Fossil
Location0.3 Mi. N. of 35/820
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84545, -97.31327
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,075 (2020)
Projected traffic145,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure13
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 Little Fossil built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Little Fossil 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 Little Fossil carry?

About 142,075 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

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

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.