US Bridges

IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200000813130

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 86,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,570 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesIH 820
CrossesTrib W Frk Trinity River
Location2.6 MI N of IH 30
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79939, -97.21215
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,240 (2020)
Projected traffic140,570 by 2033
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 Trib W Frk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River carry?

About 86,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 820 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.