US Bridges

SH 360 NB over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of SH 121 · Structure no. 022200226602115

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
662 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 360 NB over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 360 NB over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,120 by 2033. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 360 NB
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.9 MI S of SH 121
RouteState Highway 360
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89597, -97.08689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,236 (2024)
Projected traffic28,120 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 NB over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 360 NB over Big 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 SH 360 NB over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 35,236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 360 NB over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 360 NB over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.