US Bridges

FM 1938 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 4.2 MI N of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200197801005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,443
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1938 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1938 over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,675 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesFM 1938
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location4.2 MI N of SH 26
RouteState Highway 1938
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89489, -97.20104
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic20,443 (2019)
Projected traffic30,675 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 1938 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1938 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 1938 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 20,443 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1938 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1938 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.