US Bridges

IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.943MI So of US80 · Structure no. 022200000815302

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH820 SB Frtg Road
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.943MI So of US80
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71161, -97.47778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH820 SB Frtg Road over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.