US Bridges

IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680000704016

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
737
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 102 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 5 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 N FR
CrossesColony Creek
Location0.90 MI SW of FM 2461
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43325, -98.711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2023)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek 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 N FR over Colony Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 N FR over Colony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.