US Bridges

N Beach ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft S of Long/Brodway · Structure no. 022200ZB1440008

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,912
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Beach ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Beach ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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.

It carries about 21,912 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,779 by 2034. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Beach ST MH32
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location100 Ft S of Long/Brodway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8091, -97.29057
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,912 (2024)
Projected traffic24,779 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Beach ST MH32 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Beach ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 21,912 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N Beach ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns N Beach ST MH32 over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.