US Bridges

SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of Stone Myers · Structure no. 022200226602088

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,200 by 2034. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 360 SB FR (rt)
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Stone Myers
RouteState Highway 360
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89543, -97.08736
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2024)
Projected traffic42,200 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 360 SB FR (rt) over 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 SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 360 SB FR (rt) over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.