US Bridges

Western Center Wbl over Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 500 Ft East of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZW3345002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,242
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Center Wbl over Big Fossil Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Center Wbl over 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 14,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,970 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Center Wbl
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location500 Ft East of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86102, -97.31216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,242 (2024)
Projected traffic25,970 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Center Wbl over Big Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is Western Center Wbl over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Western Center Wbl over Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 14,242 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Western Center Wbl over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Western Center Wbl over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.