US Bridges

Basswood Blvd over Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZB1235006

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Blvd over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basswood Blvd over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBasswood Blvd
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location0.7 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87163, -97.32901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2021)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Basswood Blvd over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Blvd over Big 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 February 2024.

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

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Basswood Blvd over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Blvd over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.