US Bridges

Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 183/US 377 · Structure no. 022200D00005001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,145
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,145 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMidway Road
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.2 MI E of SH 183/US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79485, -97.26698
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,145 (2019)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Road over Little Fossil 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 Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 4,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Road over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.