US Bridges

Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Mcelroy Blvd · Structure no. 022200Y00061001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreek Terrace DR
CrossesTrib Little Fossil Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Mcelroy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86277, -97.35439
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little 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 Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Terrace DR over Trib Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.