US Bridges

Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Beach Street · Structure no. 022200ZS8080001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummerfields Blvd
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Beach Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88576, -97.29722
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2019)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summerfields Blvd 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 Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Summerfields Blvd over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.