US Bridges

SH 10 over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200009402100

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,749
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Walker 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 16,749 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,730 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesWalker Branch
Location1.2 MI E of IH 820
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80915, -97.18865
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,749 (2020)
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 Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker Branch carry?

About 16,749 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Walker Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.