FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STARDUST DR SOUTH

Carrying STARDUST DR SOUTH over TRIB TO BIG FOSSIL

0.2 MI S WATAGA RD., Tarrant, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STARDUST DR SOUTH

The STARDUST DR SOUTH bridge in Tarrant, Texas carries STARDUST DR SOUTH over TRIB TO BIG FOSSIL. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 889 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STARDUST DR SOUTH compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
2,617
Bridges in Tarrant · 6 in Poor condition
STARDUST DR SOUTH 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
889 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022200PP0350003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STARDUST DR SOUTH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STARDUST DR SOUTH against other structures in Tarrant and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STARDUST DR SOUTH?

STARDUST DR SOUTH in Tarrant, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STARDUST DR SOUTH inspected?

STARDUST DR SOUTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 889 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STARDUST DR SOUTH is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STARDUST DR SOUTH?

STARDUST DR SOUTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STARDUST DR SOUTH?

STARDUST DR SOUTH is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STARDUST DR SOUTH and does age affect safety?

STARDUST DR SOUTH was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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