US Bridges

IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703135

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 N FR
CrossesMiddle Fork Leon River
Location0.15 MI W of SH 6
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37646, -98.83292
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 N FR over Middle Fork Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.