US Bridges

Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Beach Street · Structure no. 022200ZP7630001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,580 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrewett Road
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Beach Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87786, -97.28845
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2024)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Prewett Road 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 Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Prewett Road over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.