US Bridges

Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200P00310002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,503
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,503 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlade RD
CrossesTrib to Little Bear Crk
Location1.2 MI E of SH 26
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88186, -97.13635
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,503 (2019)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk carry?

About 9,503 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Glade RD over Trib to Little Bear Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.