US Bridges

Bear Creek Pkwy EB over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 1938 · Structure no. 022200GG0040005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
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 EB over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek Pkwy EB over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 EB
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.65 MI W of FM 1938
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92124, -97.19613
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 EB over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.