US Bridges

Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Glade RD · Structure no. 022200P00160001

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,393
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Ave
CrossesTrib to Little Bear Crk
Location0.6 MI S of Glade RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87244, -97.10896
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2019)
Projected traffic530 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Ave over Trib to Little Bear Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.