US Bridges

IH 820 over Wildcat Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 022200000813108

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 over Wildcat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 over Wildcat Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 84,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,000 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 820
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location1.9 MI S of SH 180
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70813, -97.23147
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,546 (2023)
Projected traffic133,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 over Wildcat Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 over Wildcat Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 820 over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 84,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 820 over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.