US Bridges

Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 022200ZB5452002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,886
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBonds Ranch RD
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.3 MI W of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92434, -97.36382
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,886 (2024)
Projected traffic6,470 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonds Ranch RD over Trib 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 Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 16,886 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bonds Ranch RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.