US Bridges

Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.0 Mi. E. of IH-35W · Structure no. 022200ZG4970005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,340
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,078 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Triangle
CrossesTrib. to Big Bear Creek
Location3.0 Mi. E. of IH-35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93287, -97.26884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,340 (2010)
Projected traffic32,078 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek carry?

About 16,340 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Triangle over Trib. to Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.