US Bridges

W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of W Airfield · Structure no. 022200BB1020001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,276
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,326 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 27th ST (DPS4)
CrossesTrib of Big Bear Creek
Location0.25 MI W of W Airfield
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88677, -97.06219
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2016)
Projected traffic3,326 by 2036
Trucks2%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W 27th ST (DPS4) over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.