US Bridges

Elm ST over Big Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.13 MI E US 377 S FM1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0105001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,806
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Big Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,806 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,913 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.13 MI E US 377 S FM1709
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92797, -97.25186
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,806 (2024)
Projected traffic5,913 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Elm ST 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 Elm ST over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 4,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.