US Bridges

IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200000814508

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
101,226
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 101,226 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,000 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 EB & EB FR
CrossesTrib to Little Fossil Ck
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83884, -97.30812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,226 (2020)
Projected traffic81,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck carry?

About 101,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 820 EB & EB FR over Trib to Little Fossil Ck?

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