US Bridges

Bear Creek Pkwy WB over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.65 Mi. W. of FM 1938 · Structure no. 022200GG0040004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,103
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Pkwy WB over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek Pkwy WB 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 4,103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,150 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBear Creek Pkwy WB
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.65 Mi. W. of FM 1938
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92117, -97.19634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,103 (2019)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Big Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Bear Creek Pkwy WB 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 WB over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bear Creek Pkwy WB over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Pkwy WB over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.