US Bridges

IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .9 MI N of US 287/81 · Structure no. 022200008112211

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,681 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB Frtg RD
CrossesTrib to Big Fossil Creek
Location.9 MI N of US 287/81
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89943, -97.31646
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,772 (2023)
Projected traffic20,681 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 14,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 NB Frtg RD over Trib to Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.