US Bridges

Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of SH 360 · Structure no. 022200009408066

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,964
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,964 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,460 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIntl Pkwy SB(SS97)
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.4 MI E of SH 360
RouteState Highway 97
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84253, -97.04136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,964 (2019)
Projected traffic40,460 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek carry?

About 20,964 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Intl Pkwy SB(SS97) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.