US Bridges

Thompson RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.07 MI E of IH 35W NB FR · Structure no. 022200ZT3762001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson RD 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson RD
CrossesTrib Big Fossil Creek
Location0.07 MI E of IH 35W NB FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89132, -97.31722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Thompson RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is Thompson RD 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 Thompson RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Trib Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.