US Bridges

IH 820 WB over Little Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Mark IV Pkwy · Structure no. 022200000814545

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,000
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH 820 WB over Little Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB over Little Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 820 WB
CrossesLittle Fossil Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Mark IV Pkwy
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83972, -97.32299
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,000 (2018)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 WB over Little Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 WB over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 820 WB over Little Fossil Creek carry?

About 67,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB over Little Fossil Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB over Little Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.