US Bridges

Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 022200ZK9195001

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,413
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 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 13,413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKroger DR
CrossesTrib of Big Bear Creek
Location.1 MI W of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91142, -97.25884
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,413 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear 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 Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek carry?

About 13,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Kroger DR over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.