US Bridges

Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of HWY 377 · Structure no. 022200D00083001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,707
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,707 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowning Drive
CrossesBig Fossil Creek Trib
Location0.6 MI E of HWY 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84872, -97.25553
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,707 (2024)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib 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 Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib carry?

About 7,707 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Browning Drive over Big Fossil Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.