US Bridges

Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of N Sylvania · Structure no. 022200ZN6398001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,898
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthern Cross Bvd
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.06 MI E of N Sylvania
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83501, -97.30752
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,898 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Cross Bvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 3,898 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Cross Bvd over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.