US Bridges

Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI E of Mark IV Pkwy · Structure no. 022200ZG6975001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat SW Pkwy EB
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location.1 MI E of Mark IV Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8306, -97.31986
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2016)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great SW Pkwy EB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Great SW Pkwy EB over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.