US Bridges

Spur 303 over Rush Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 6.5 MI W of SH-360 · Structure no. 022200220801005

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 303 over Rush Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 303 over Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 35,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,600 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 303
CrossesRush Creek
Location6.5 MI W of SH-360
RouteState Highway 303
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71822, -97.17307
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,188 (2023)
Projected traffic28,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spur 303 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Spur 303 over Rush 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 303 over Rush Creek carry?

About 35,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 303 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 303 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.