US Bridges

W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Midcities Bv · Structure no. 022200F00409001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,922
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Airfield DR SB
CrossesTrib of Big Bear Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Midcities Bv
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87198, -97.05738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,922 (2019)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek carry?

About 4,922 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W Airfield DR SB over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.