Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek
PoorTarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft W of N Beach ST · Structure no. 022200ZL6785003
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,072
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,072 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek carry?
About 3,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Long Avenue EB over Little Fossil Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.