US Bridges

Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200F00436002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
565 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,750 by 2034. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMid Cities Blvd
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 157
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86649, -97.09764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2014)
Projected traffic16,750 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid Cities Blvd over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Mid Cities Blvd over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.