US Bridges

Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0078001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSports Parkway
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.25 MI S of FM1709
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93131, -97.2585
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sports Parkway 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 Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sports Parkway over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.