US Bridges

South Drive over IH 20 Ml

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of Hulen ST · Structure no. 022200000812386

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,843
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Drive over IH 20 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Drive over IH 20 Ml in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,843 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,530 by 2029. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Drive
CrossesIH 20 Ml
Location0.4 MI SE of Hulen ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67805, -97.38726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,843 (2022)
Projected traffic7,530 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South Drive over IH 20 Ml built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Drive over IH 20 Ml 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 South Drive over IH 20 Ml carry?

About 4,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Drive over IH 20 Ml?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns South Drive over IH 20 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.