LONG AVENUE EB
Carrying LONG AVENUE EB over LITTLE FOSSIL CREEK
100 FT W OF N BEACH ST, Tarrant, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LONG AVENUE EB
The LONG AVENUE EB bridge in Tarrant, Texas carries LONG AVENUE EB over LITTLE FOSSIL CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,580 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LONG AVENUE EB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.9 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.8 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,580 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022200ZL6785003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
LONG AVENUE EB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LONG AVENUE EB 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 LONG AVENUE EB?
LONG AVENUE EB in Tarrant, Texas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LONG AVENUE EB inspected?
LONG AVENUE EB'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 7,580 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONG AVENUE EB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LONG AVENUE EB?
LONG AVENUE EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LONG AVENUE EB?
LONG AVENUE EB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LONG AVENUE EB and does age affect safety?
LONG AVENUE EB was built in 1980, making it 46 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.
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