US Bridges

SH 206 over IH 20

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 230680000703120

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 206 over IH 20 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesIH 20
Location2.0 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 206
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37512, -99.00509
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2013)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 206 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 over IH 20 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 SH 206 over IH 20 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over IH 20?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.