US Bridges

Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 700 Ft E of Beach ST · Structure no. 022200ZB1235001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,842
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,842 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBasswood Blvd
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location700 Ft E of Beach ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87184, -97.2879
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,842 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 16,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.