US Bridges

Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0200001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
104 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,093
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2034. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPate-Orr Road
CrossesTrib Big Bear Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 1709
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93183, -97.23363
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,093 (2024)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2034
Trucks30%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pate-Orr Road over Trib 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 Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek carry?

About 3,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pate-Orr Road over Trib Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.