US Bridges

IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .9 MI N of US287 over I35 · Structure no. 022200008112086

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185,654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 185,654 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,916 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIH 35W
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location.9 MI N of US287 over I35
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89989, -97.31723
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,654 (2023)
Projected traffic259,916 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IH 35W over Trib 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 over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 185,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

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

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.