US Bridges

SH 10 over Lorean Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200009402012

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Lorean Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Lorean Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 years old, older 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 24,465 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,730 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesLorean Branch
Location1.7 MI E of IH 820
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80904, -97.17942
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,465 (2024)
Projected traffic40,730 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 over Lorean Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SH 10 over Lorean Branch 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 SH 10 over Lorean Branch carry?

About 24,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Lorean Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Lorean Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.