US Bridges

Chisholm Trail over Trib to Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. S. of FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0078002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chisholm Trail over Trib to Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chisholm Trail over Trib to 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 1,816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChisholm Trail
CrossesTrib to Big Bear Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of FM 1709
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92872, -97.25689
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chisholm Trail over Trib to Big Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Chisholm Trail over Trib to 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 Chisholm Trail over Trib to Big Bear Creek carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chisholm Trail over Trib to Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chisholm Trail over Trib to Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.