US Bridges

Glade RD over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Precinct Line · Structure no. 022200E01645001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,354
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glade RD over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,770 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGlade RD
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Precinct Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88044, -97.17956
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,354 (2019)
Projected traffic9,770 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Glade RD over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glade RD over Little Bear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Glade RD over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 8,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glade RD over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Glade RD over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.