US Bridges

Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .04 MI S Farmers Branch · Structure no. 022200ZL5260001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Fox Lane
CrossesFarmers Branch Creek
Location.04 MI S Farmers Branch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75195, -97.49895
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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 Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch 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 Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Little Fox Lane over Farmers Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.