US Bridges

Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.23 MI S of Browning DR · Structure no. 022200G00207001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIron Horse DR
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Crk
Location0.23 MI S of Browning DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84639, -97.25414
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Horse DR over Trib of Big Fossil Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.