US Bridges

Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 360 · Structure no. 022200F00436005

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,944
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,944 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2034. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesMidcities Blvd WB
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SH 360
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86719, -97.06054
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,944 (2019)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midcities Blvd WB over 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 Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 7,944 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Midcities Blvd WB over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.