US Bridges

Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · Carson St. at SH 121 · Structure no. 022200D00095002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarson Street
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
LocationCarson St. at SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78905, -97.25633
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,450 (2020)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson Street 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 Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 14,450 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Carson Street over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.