US Bridges

Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200ZM2190001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,831
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,831 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMark IV Pkwy NB
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.4 MI S of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83356, -97.32118
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,831 (2024)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark IV Pkwy NB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 5,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mark IV Pkwy NB over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.