US Bridges

Bassett ST over IH 20

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703154

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bassett ST over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bassett ST over IH 20 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBassett ST
CrossesIH 20
Location0.95 MI E of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38117, -98.81592
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic95 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bassett ST over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Bassett ST over IH 20 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 Bassett ST over IH 20 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bassett ST over IH 20?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bassett ST over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.