US Bridges

Hemphill Street over IH 20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200000812333

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,911
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemphill Street over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hemphill Street over IH 20 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 15,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,340 by 2029. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHemphill Street
CrossesIH 20
Location0.6 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66464, -97.33186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,911 (2019)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemphill Street over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Hemphill Street over IH 20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hemphill Street over IH 20 carry?

About 15,911 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hemphill Street over IH 20?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Hemphill Street over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.