FM 157 over Little Bear Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Cheeksparger · Structure no. 022200036401061
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,355
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 157 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 157 over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 13,355 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,850 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 157 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 157 over Little Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 157 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 13,355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 157 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns FM 157 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.