US Bridges

N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 022200GG0268002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,734
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21,734 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,510 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Tarrant Pkwy
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.8 MI E of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89671, -97.2452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,734 (2019)
Projected traffic31,510 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Tarrant Pkwy over Little 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 N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 21,734 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns N Tarrant Pkwy over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.