US Bridges

FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Glade RD · Structure no. 022200312501002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,851
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21,851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,160 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3029
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Glade RD
RouteState Highway 3029
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88423, -97.18597
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,851 (2020)
Projected traffic39,160 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3029 over Little 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 FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 21,851 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3029 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.