US Bridges

Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Gold Triangl · Structure no. 022200ZP2105002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,436
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,654 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Vista Blvd
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Gold Triangl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91979, -97.27254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,436 (2019)
Projected traffic12,654 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 8,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Park Vista Blvd over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.