US Bridges

Markum Ranch Road over IH 20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of FM 2871 · Structure no. 022200000816312

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markum Ranch Road over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Markum Ranch Road over IH 20 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2029. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkum Ranch Road
CrossesIH 20
Location1.1 MI W of FM 2871
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69443, -97.5184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,274 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Markum Ranch Road over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markum Ranch Road over IH 20 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 Markum Ranch Road over IH 20 carry?

About 6,274 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Markum Ranch Road over IH 20?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Markum Ranch Road over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.