US Bridges

Fish Creek RD over IH 20

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Carrier Pkwy · Structure no. 180570237404248

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,549
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Creek RD over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Creek RD over IH 20 in Dallas 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 3,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,969 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFish Creek RD
CrossesIH 20
Location0.55 MI E of Carrier Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67456, -96.99831
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,549 (2019)
Projected traffic4,969 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fish Creek RD over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Fish Creek RD over IH 20 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Creek RD over IH 20 carry?

About 3,549 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fish Creek RD over IH 20?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Creek RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.