US Bridges

Thomas Road over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N SH-121 SE US-377 · Structure no. 022200D00920001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Road over Little Fossil Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Road over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Road
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.2 MI N SH-121 SE US-377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79049, -97.2624
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2024)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Road over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Road over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Road over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.