US Bridges

Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of W Glade RD · Structure no. 022200P00160002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,393
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Ave
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.7 MI S of W Glade RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87057, -97.10922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 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 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 Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek 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 Little Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Ave over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.