US Bridges

Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of Mustang DR · Structure no. 022200BB0995002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,778
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 45 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 3,778 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTimberline Drive
CrossesTrib of Big Bear Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Mustang DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90928, -97.1033
Functional classUrban Collector

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,778 (2019)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Timberline Drive over Trib of 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 Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek carry?

About 3,778 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Timberline Drive over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.