US Bridges

Heritage Trace Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of Blue Mound · Structure no. 022200ZH4627007

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
101 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Trace Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Trace Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Trace Pky
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of Blue Mound
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90378, -97.35482
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Trace Pky 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 Heritage Trace Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Trace Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Trace Pky over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.