US Bridges

North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200G00587003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,215
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk is a concrete culvert carrying North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 15,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,265 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Tarrant Pkwy
CrossesTrib of Little Bear Crk
Location1.30 MI E of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90008, -97.21636
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,215 (2011)
Projected traffic15,265 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear 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 North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk carry?

About 15,215 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Little Bear Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.