US Bridges

IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Tate Springs · Structure no. 022200237405238

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,617
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 84,617 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,200 by 2033. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB Ml
CrossesLittle Road
Location0.4 MI W of Tate Springs
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67342, -97.20003
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,617 (2019)
Projected traffic107,200 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road carry?

About 84,617 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB Ml over Little Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.