US Bridges

Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Harmon RD · Structure no. 022200ZH4627006

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,129
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 18 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 4,129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeritage Trace Pkw
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Harmon RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91465, -97.33237
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,129 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 4,129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Heritage Trace Pkw over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.