US Bridges

SH 360 NB over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of SH-183 · Structure no. 022200226602368

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 360 NB over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 360 NB over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 39,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,906 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 360 NB
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location1.5 MI N of SH-183
RouteState Highway 360
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86058, -97.06424
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,550 (2023)
Projected traffic56,906 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 39,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 360 NB over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 360 NB over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.