US Bridges

IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Hemphill ST · Structure no. 022200000812414

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144,564
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek 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 5 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 144,564 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 231,140 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesTrib of Sycamore Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Hemphill ST
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66609, -97.3265
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,564 (2020)
Projected traffic231,140 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure21
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek carry?

About 144,564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Trib of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.