US Bridges

E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Bus 287 · Structure no. 022200Y00400001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,913
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,913 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,870 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Mcleroy Blvd
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Bus 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86103, -97.35213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,913 (2022)
Projected traffic11,870 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mcleroy Blvd over 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 E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 7,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E Mcleroy Blvd over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.