US Bridges

Harwood RD over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200G00190001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,292
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harwood RD over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Harwood RD over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 11,292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarwood RD
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.10 MI E of SH 26
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84248, -97.19987
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,292 (2022)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harwood RD over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harwood RD over Walker Branch 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 Harwood RD over Walker Branch carry?

About 11,292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harwood RD over Walker Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Harwood RD over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.