US Bridges

Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.65 Mi. E. of US377 · Structure no. 022200GG0040002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,239
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,339 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek Pkwy
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.65 Mi. E. of US377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.927, -97.24306
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,239 (2014)
Projected traffic7,339 by 2034
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 Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 7,239 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.