US Bridges

FM 1938 over Trib to Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200197801006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1938 over Trib to Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1938 over Trib to Big 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 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 35,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,460 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1938
CrossesTrib to Big Bear Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 1709
RouteState Highway 1938
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92422, -97.18609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,183 (2024)
Projected traffic39,460 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Trib to Big Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1938 over Trib to Big 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 FM 1938 over Trib to Big Bear Creek carry?

About 35,183 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is FM 1938 over Trib to Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1938 over Trib to Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.