US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Dinner Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of FM 80 · Structure no. 230680000703080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,135
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Dinner Branch is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 WB over Dinner Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesDinner Branch
Location3.5 MI E of FM 80
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37722, -99.1103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,135 (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 WB over Dinner Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB 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 WB over Dinner Branch carry?

About 11,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Dinner Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Dinner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.