US Bridges

Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.37 MI N of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200BB7808001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake is a prestressed concrete other carrying Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGaylord Trail
CrossesGrapevine Lake
Location0.37 MI N of SH 26
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9513, -97.06164
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Gaylord Trail over Grapevine Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.