US Bridges

Starnes RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Rufe Snow · Structure no. 022200PP0685003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,648
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 1965, so it is 60 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 2,648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,707 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStarnes RD
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Rufe Snow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88146, -97.2405
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,648 (2019)
Projected traffic3,707 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 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 Starnes RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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 2,648 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Starnes RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Starnes RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.