US Bridges

Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Beach Street · Structure no. 022200ZW7025001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,709
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,709 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,790 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinterhazel Drive
CrossesTrib of Big Fossil Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Beach Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86844, -97.28833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2019)
Projected traffic4,790 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winterhazel Drive 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 Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Winterhazel Drive over Trib of Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.