US Bridges

Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.16 MI E of N Sylvania · Structure no. 022200ZL1441001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeamside DR
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.16 MI E of N Sylvania
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82814, -97.30574
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leamside DR over Little 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 Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Leamside DR over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.