US Bridges

NB Rufe Snow Dr. over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. S. of FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0247005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,829
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Rufe Snow Dr. over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Rufe Snow Dr. over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,829 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,325 by 2034. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Rufe Snow Dr.
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. of FM 1709
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92657, -97.23218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,829 (2019)
Projected traffic18,325 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 NB Rufe Snow Dr. over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,829 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NB Rufe Snow Dr. over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.