US Bridges

IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Miles NW of US 377 · Structure no. 022200000816306

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,097
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk 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 50,097 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2033. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH20 Wbl
CrossesUn Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk
Location0.3 Miles NW of US 377
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68635, -97.4637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,097 (2023)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk built?

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

What condition is IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk 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 IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk carry?

About 50,097 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 Wbl over Un Pacific Rr/Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.