US Bridges

IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680000703153

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 20 Bassett Exit
CrossesSouth Fork Leon River
Location0.10 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38283, -98.81641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bassett Exit over South Fork Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.