US Bridges

Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 022200PP0662001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,854
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,854 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,196 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBursey RD
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.20 MI E of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89236, -97.25592
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,854 (2022)
Projected traffic8,196 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bursey RD 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 Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 5,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Bursey RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.