US Bridges

Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200D00270001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,205
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFincher RD
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.7 MI N of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8052, -97.27767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,205 (2019)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 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 Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fincher RD over Little Fossil 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 Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 3,205 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fincher RD over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.