US Bridges

Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200PP0100001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,218
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil 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 6,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,705 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHightower DR
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87463, -97.2428
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,218 (2019)
Projected traffic8,705 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 6,218 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Hightower DR over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.