US Bridges

N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 500 Ft N of Prewett RD · Structure no. 022200ZB1440002

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,097
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk is a concrete culvert carrying N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 years old, older 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 28,097 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,230 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Beach Street
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Crk
Location500 Ft N of Prewett RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87941, -97.2897
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,097 (2022)
Projected traffic24,230 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk carry?

About 28,097 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns N Beach Street over Trib Big Fossil Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.