US Bridges

Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Mark IV Pkwy · Structure no. 022200ZI3301001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,021
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,580 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCantrell-Sansom RD
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Mark IV Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84792, -97.32979
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2019)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cantrell-Sansom RD 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 Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Cantrell-Sansom RD over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.