US Bridges

Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US377 · Structure no. 022200PP0685001

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 37 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,707 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesStarnes Rd.
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88067, -97.25947
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2019)
Projected traffic3,707 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Starnes 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 Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Starnes Rd. over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.