US Bridges

SH 26 over Walkers Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Harwood · Structure no. 022200036301040

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 over Walkers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 26 over Walkers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,890 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 26
CrossesWalkers Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Harwood
RouteState Highway 26
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84406, -97.20014
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic27,226 (2024)
Projected traffic28,890 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 26 over Walkers Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 over Walkers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 over Walkers Branch carry?

About 27,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 over Walkers Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 26 over Walkers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.