US Bridges

Meacham Blvd over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.85 Miles East of IH35W · Structure no. 022200ZM4258005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,924
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meacham Blvd over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meacham Blvd 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 12,924 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,460 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeacham Blvd
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.85 Miles East of IH35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82428, -97.29758
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,924 (2022)
Projected traffic15,460 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meacham Blvd 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 over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 12,924 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meacham Blvd over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Meacham Blvd over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.