US Bridges

Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big Bear Ck.

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 1709 · Structure no. 022200GG0730001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,229
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big Bear Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big 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 7,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,468 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRufe Snow DR
CrossesTrib. to Big Bear Ck.
Location0.1 MI N of FM 1709
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93556, -97.22929
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,229 (2019)
Projected traffic9,468 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big 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 Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big Bear Ck. carry?

About 7,229 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big Bear Ck.?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Rufe Snow DR over Trib. to Big Bear Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.