US Bridges

IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Little Road · Structure no. 022200237405301

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch 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 153,638 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,530 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB FR
CrossesTrib. Kee Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Little Road
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67455, -97.19798
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,638 (2020)
Projected traffic216,530 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch 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 FR over Trib. Kee Branch carry?

About 153,638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB FR over Trib. Kee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.