Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZM4258001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,728
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,728 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,190 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 46 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil 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 Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek carry?
About 7,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Meacham Blvd. EB over Little Fossil Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.