US Bridges

IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 200 E. of US 377 · Structure no. 022200000814485

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
750 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,171 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,639 by 2042. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH-820 EB Ft. Rd.
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location200 E. of US 377
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83929, -97.26046
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,171 (2022)
Projected traffic29,639 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 21,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH-820 EB Ft. Rd. over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.