US Bridges

Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of SH 360 · Structure no. 022200BB0225001

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,427
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 34 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 2,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEuless-Grapevine
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SH 360
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89525, -97.08229
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,427 (2024)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Euless-Grapevine over Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 2,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Euless-Grapevine over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.