US Bridges

Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI S JCT FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0145001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,431
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,431 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2034. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKeller-Smithfld RD
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT FM 1709
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92865, -97.21971
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,431 (2019)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller-Smithfld RD 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 Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 11,431 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Keller-Smithfld RD over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.