US Bridges

I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 022200000816290

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,644
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut 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 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 60,644 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,411 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI20&I820 All Lanes
CrossesTrib. Walnut Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of US 377
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68865, -97.46649
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,644 (2022)
Projected traffic76,411 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut Creek carry?

About 60,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I20&I820 All Lanes over Trib. Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.