US Bridges

Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.13 MI N Watagua RD · Structure no. 022200PP0030001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,327
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,658 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitley RD
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Ck
Location0.13 MI N Watagua RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86244, -97.25395
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,327 (2019)
Projected traffic4,658 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck carry?

About 3,327 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Whitley RD over Trib Big Fossil Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.