US Bridges

Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Midway RD · Structure no. 022200F00435002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,626 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek Pkwy
CrossesBlessing Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Midway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84716, -97.06744
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2019)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Pkwy over Blessing Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.