US Bridges

Old Decatur Road over IH 820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 022200000814238

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,918
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Decatur Road over IH 820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Decatur Road over IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,918 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,990 by 2035. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Decatur Road
CrossesIH 820
Location2.3 MI W of FM 156
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82963, -97.37935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,918 (2019)
Projected traffic15,990 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Decatur Road over IH 820 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Decatur Road over IH 820 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 Old Decatur Road over IH 820 carry?

About 13,918 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Decatur Road over IH 820?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old Decatur Road over IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.