US Bridges

IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200237405274

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90,751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90,751 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,450 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesIH20 Wbl
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 157
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67485, -97.15752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,751 (2023)
Projected traffic121,450 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek carry?

About 90,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 Wbl over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.