US Bridges

Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Gold Triangle · Structure no. 022200ZB0131001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey DR
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Gold Triangle
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93445, -97.3119
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey DR over Big Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey DR over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.