IH 20 WB over Battle Creek
FairCallahan County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 880 · Structure no. 080300000702113
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,135
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Battle Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,135 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,190 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Battle Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Battle Creek carry?
About 11,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Battle Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.