US Bridges

Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 125 Ft N of Minton RD · Structure no. 022200Y00390001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesZephyr RD
CrossesLittle Fossil Ck Trib
Location125 Ft N of Minton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87121, -97.36304
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Zephyr RD over Little Fossil Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.