US Bridges

NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200ZZ4075001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 26 TH ST
CrossesMarine Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79174, -97.35036
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2019)
Projected traffic620 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 26 TH ST over Marine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns NW 26 TH ST over Marine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.