US Bridges

IH 820 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 820 Ml @ Big Fossil Ck · Structure no. 022200000814504

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 75,711 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,995 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 Mgd Lanes
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
LocationIH 820 Ml @ Big Fossil Ck
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8397, -97.2608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,711 (2022)
Projected traffic105,995 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 Mgd Lanes 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 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 75,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Mgd Lanes over Big Fossil Creek?

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