US Bridges

Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.12 MI SE of SH 121 · Structure no. 022200K00295002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,292
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,292 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway RD
CrossesBig Fossil Crk
Location0.12 MI SE of SH 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79375, -97.23483
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,292 (2024)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk carry?

About 4,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over Big Fossil Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.