US Bridges

IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 10 · Structure no. 022200000813174

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,056
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,056 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,678 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 820 Sbfr
CrossesCalloway Branch
Location0.5 MI N of SH 10
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81684, -97.20689
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,056 (2022)
Projected traffic5,678 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch carry?

About 4,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Sbfr over Calloway Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.