US Bridges

Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI West of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200PP0100002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,344
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,705 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHightower Drive
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Ck
Location1.2 MI West of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87415, -97.25831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,344 (2024)
Projected traffic8,705 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck carry?

About 8,344 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hightower Drive over Trib Big Fossil Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.