US Bridges

Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek Tributary

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.28 MI E of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200GG0040006

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek Tributary in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBear Creek Pkwy
CrossesBig Bear Creek Tributary
Location0.28 MI E of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93091, -97.22476
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Pkwy over Big Bear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.