US Bridges

IH 820 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200000814524

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 WB Frtg RD
CrossesLittle Fossil Crk Trib
Location0.25 MI E of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84025, -97.30829
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib built?

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

What condition is IH 820 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib 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 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 820 WB Frtg RD over Little Fossil Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.