US Bridges

Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZS8962002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,233
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvania Avenue SB
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.2 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82668, -97.3087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2019)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvania Avenue SB over Little 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 Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvania Avenue SB over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.