US Bridges

N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.59 MI W of IH 35 W · Structure no. 022200ZN7655005

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Tarrant Pkwy
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.59 MI W of IH 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89848, -97.32744
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 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 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 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 N Tarrant Pkwy over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.