US Bridges

SH 26 over Calloway Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200036301047

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
31,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 over Calloway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 26 over Calloway Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 31,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,195 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26
CrossesCalloway Branch
Location0.1 MI SW of IH 820
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83219, -97.21663
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,397 (2024)
Projected traffic16,195 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 26 over Calloway Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 over Calloway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 over Calloway Branch carry?

About 31,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 over Calloway Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 26 over Calloway Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.