US Bridges

Rufe Snow Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Bursey RD · Structure no. 022200GG0247003

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,140
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rufe Snow Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Rufe Snow Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 28 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 13,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,456 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRufe Snow Drive
CrossesTrib to Little Bear Crk
Location0.65 MI N of Bursey RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90171, -97.23817
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,140 (2019)
Projected traffic18,456 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Rufe Snow Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk 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 Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk carry?

About 13,140 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rufe Snow Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Rufe Snow Drive over Trib to Little Bear Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.