Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek
GoodTarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI East of US 377 · Structure no. 022200PP0620004
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,006
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watauga RD over Trib of 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 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 17,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,225 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek 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 Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?
About 17,006 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Watauga RD over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.