US Bridges

Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. S. of F.M. 1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0247001

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,657
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 34 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 13,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,487 by 2034. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRufe Snow Dr.
CrossesTrib. to Big Bear Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of F.M. 1709
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93042, -97.23088
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,657 (2019)
Projected traffic19,487 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to 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 Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek carry?

About 13,657 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Rufe Snow Dr. over Trib. to Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.