US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Dinner Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of FM 880 · Structure no. 230680000703056

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,640
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Dinner Branch is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 EB over Dinner Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 11,640 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesDinner Branch
Location3.5 MI E of FM 880
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.377, -99.11017
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,640 (2019)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 EB over Dinner Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Dinner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Dinner Branch carry?

About 11,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Dinner Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Dinner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.