US Bridges

Matlock St. over IH-20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM-157 · Structure no. 022200237405281

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlock St. over IH-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matlock St. over IH-20 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 45,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,250 by 2029. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatlock St.
CrossesIH-20
Location1.2 MI E of FM-157
RouteCity Street 689
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67833, -97.11491
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,200 (2009)
Projected traffic45,250 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Matlock St. over IH-20 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Matlock St. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Matlock St. over IH-20 carry?

About 45,200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Matlock St. over IH-20?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Matlock St. over IH-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.