US Bridges

Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of E B Boswell · Structure no. 022200Y00004001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBasswood Blvd
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.15 MI S of E B Boswell
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88123, -97.35514
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2022)
Projected traffic1,103 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 Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Blvd over Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Blvd over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.