US Bridges

SH 26 over Trib of Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 022200036301403

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 over Trib of Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 26 over Trib of Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 16,229 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,721 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 26
CrossesTrib of Big Bear Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of SH 114
RouteState Highway 26
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92489, -97.10931
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,229 (2022)
Projected traffic22,721 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
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 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 Trib of Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 over Trib of Big Bear Creek 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 Trib of Big Bear Creek carry?

About 16,229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 over Trib of Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.