US Bridges

Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZM4258003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,140
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil 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 16,140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,190 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeacham Blvd (eb)
CrossesTrib Little Fossil
Location0.5 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82422, -97.30363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,140 (2016)
Projected traffic16,190 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 SystemYes

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 Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil built?

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

What condition is Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil 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 Trib Little Fossil carry?

About 16,140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Meacham Blvd (eb) over Trib Little Fossil?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.