US Bridges

FM 1220 over IH-820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 199 · Structure no. 022200000814285

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,420
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1220 over IH-820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1220 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 16,420 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,530 by 2035. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1220
CrossesIH-820
Location0.5 MI N of US 199
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81373, -97.41294
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,420 (2009)
Projected traffic38,530 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1220 over IH-820 built?

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

What condition is FM 1220 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 FM 1220 over IH-820 carry?

About 16,420 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1220 over IH-820?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1220 over IH-820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.