US Bridges

Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.14 MI S of Summertree · Structure no. 022200P00776001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow LN
CrossesTrib Little Bear Creek
Location0.14 MI S of Summertree
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88729, -97.12086
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
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 Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow LN over Trib 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 Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Willow LN over Trib Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.