US Bridges

N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.22 MI E of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200GG0268001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,972
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck is a concrete culvert carrying N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19,972 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,961 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Tarrant Pkwy
CrossesTrib. to Little Bear Ck
Location0.22 MI E of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89941, -97.23497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,972 (2022)
Projected traffic27,961 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck 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 N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck carry?

About 19,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib. to Little Bear Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.