US Bridges

Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI East of F.M. 1187 · Structure no. 022200AA0110001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBen Day Murrin RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9 MI East of F.M. 1187
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59737, -97.50887
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2019)
Projected traffic670 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Day Murrin RD over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Day Murrin RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.