US Bridges

Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1 Block West of Whitney · Structure no. 022200PP0140002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,557 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Drive
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location1 Block West of Whitney
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86777, -97.25574
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2024)
Projected traffic3,557 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 Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Drive 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 Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Drive over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.