US Bridges

Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Glade RD · Structure no. 022200P00431001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartin Pkwy
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Glade RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87613, -97.11452
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
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 Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Pkwy 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 Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Pkwy over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.