US Bridges

Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Bryon Nelson · Structure no. 022200LL0470001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesZena Rucker RD
CrossesTrib Big Bear Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Bryon Nelson
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93854, -97.13996
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
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek 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 Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Zena Rucker RD over Trib Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.