US Bridges

IH 820 over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 Miles North of I-30 · Structure no. 022200000815221

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
126,852
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 over Farmers Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126,852 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,628 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 820
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location1.0 Miles North of I-30
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75169, -97.4796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic126,852 (2023)
Projected traffic198,628 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 over Farmers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 820 over Farmers Branch carry?

About 126,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 820 over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.