US Bridges

IH-35W NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. N. of US 287 · Structure no. 022200008112329

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying IH-35W NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH-35W NB Ft. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Big Fossil Ck.
Location0.3 Mi. N. of US 287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8913, -97.31651
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-35W NB Ft. Rd. 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 NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH-35W NB Ft. Rd. over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.