US Bridges

Western Center Ebl over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of N Riverside · Structure no. 022200ZW3345003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,498
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Center Ebl over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Center Ebl 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 13,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,950 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Center Ebl
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.25 MI E of N Riverside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86115, -97.301
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,498 (2022)
Projected traffic24,950 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Center Ebl over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is Western Center Ebl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Western Center Ebl over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 13,498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Western Center Ebl over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Western Center Ebl over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.