US Bridges

FM 1938 over Trib. to Little Bear Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI N of Starnes RD · Structure no. 022200197801008

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,475
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1938 over Trib. to Little Bear Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1938 over Trib. to Little Bear Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 24,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,300 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1938
CrossesTrib. to Little Bear Crk
Location.1 MI N of Starnes RD
RouteState Highway 1938
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88555, -97.20348
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,475 (2019)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Little Bear Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FM 1938 over Trib. to Little Bear Crk 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 Trib. to Little Bear Crk carry?

About 24,475 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is FM 1938 over Trib. to Little Bear Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 1938 over Trib. to Little Bear Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.