US Bridges

IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Mark IV Pkwy · Structure no. 022200000814184

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 820 WB FR
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Mark IV Pkwy
RouteState Highway 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84062, -97.32333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2019)
Projected traffic710 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB FR over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.