US Bridges

High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S Bailey Boswell · Structure no. 022200Y00395001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR is a concrete culvert carrying High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, 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 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHigh Country TR
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil CR
Location0.2 MI S Bailey Boswell
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88092, -97.35032
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
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 High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR built?

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

What condition is High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR 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 High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns High Country TR over Trib of Big Fossil CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.