US Bridges

Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200G00048001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
134 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,060
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,110 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowning DR
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Crk
Location0.85 MI W of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84881, -97.25002
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,060 (2016)
Projected traffic12,110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk 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 Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk carry?

About 12,060 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Browning DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.