US Bridges

IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · West of S Carrier Pkwy · Structure no. 180570237404629

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,127
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 11,127 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,578 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Eastbound FR
CrossesFish Creek
LocationWest of S Carrier Pkwy
RouteInterstate 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67497, -97.00956
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,127 (2020)
Projected traffic15,578 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek carry?

About 11,127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Eastbound FR over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.