US Bridges

Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S Wataga Rd. · Structure no. 022200PP0350003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil is a concrete culvert carrying Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 889 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,540 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStardust DR South
CrossesTrib to Big Fossil
Location0.2 MI S Wataga Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85724, -97.24871
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2019)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2030
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil 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 Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stardust DR South over Trib to Big Fossil?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.