US Bridges

Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Hall-Johnson · Structure no. 022200BB0721001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHearthside DR
CrossesTrib Little Bear Creek
Location0.50 MI S of Hall-Johnson
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88662, -97.11993
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearthside DR over Trib Little 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 Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Hearthside DR over Trib Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.