US Bridges

IH-35W All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib

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Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 Mi. S. of 820 · Structure no. 022200001416626

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117,329
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying IH-35W All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib 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 117,329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 163 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH-35W All Lanes
CrossesLittle Fossil Ck Trib
Location1.2 Mi. S. of 820
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81951, -97.31301
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,329 (2020)
Projected traffic145,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
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 All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib built?

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

What condition is IH-35W All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib 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 All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib carry?

About 117,329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W All Lanes over Little Fossil Ck Trib?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.