US Bridges

North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 100 E of IH-35 · Structure no. 022200ZN7655004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,812
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 23,812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Tarrant Pkwy
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location100 E of IH-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89847, -97.31587
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic23,812 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big 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 North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 23,812 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.