US Bridges

Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Pyrite DR · Structure no. 022200ZM9992001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMagma DR
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Pyrite DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91389, -97.3651
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magma DR over Trib of Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Magma DR over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.