Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil Creek
GoodTarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 81 NB FR · Structure no. 022200ZS5835001
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spanish Needle TR over Trib 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Spanish Needle TR over Trib Big Fossil Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.