US Bridges

RM2871 over Marys Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 Mi. S.Of US 80 · Structure no. 022200285501321

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM2871 over Marys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM2871 over Marys Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,783 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRM2871
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S.Of US 80
RouteState Highway 2871
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71332, -97.49693
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,447 (2024)
Projected traffic4,783 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM2871 over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM2871 over Marys 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RM2871 over Marys Creek carry?

About 4,447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM2871 over Marys Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RM2871 over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.