Pool Road over Big Bear Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200BB0170001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,876
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pool Road over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pool Road over Big 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 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 10,876 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pool Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pool Road over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pool Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 10,876 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pool Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Pool Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.