US Bridges

Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Hicks RD · Structure no. 022200AA0439001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,511
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Springs RD
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Hicks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92822, -97.392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,511 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 3,511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs RD over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.