SH 26 over Big Bear Creek
GoodTarrant County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 114 · Structure no. 022200036301410
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 26 over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 26 over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 37,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,196 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 26 over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 26 over 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 Big Bear Creek carry?
About 37,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 26 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns SH 26 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.