US Bridges

SH 26 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.9 Mi. N. of FM 3029 · Structure no. 022200036301412

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 26 over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 34,249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,891 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 26
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N. of FM 3029
RouteState Highway 26
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87597, -97.16144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,249 (2024)
Projected traffic29,891 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 over Little 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 Little Bear Creek carry?

About 34,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.