US Bridges

Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI E FM 1938 N SH 121 · Structure no. 022200LL0225001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,835
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck 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 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 8,835 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,023 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesContinental Blvd.
CrossesBr of Big Bear Ck
Location1.2 MI E FM 1938 N SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92643, -97.16457
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,835 (2019)
Projected traffic15,023 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck built?

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

What condition is Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck carry?

About 8,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Continental Blvd. over Br of Big Bear Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.