US Bridges

IH 20 WB over CR 441

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.95 MI NE of FM 570 · Structure no. 230680000704162

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,719
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over CR 441 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over CR 441 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,719 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesCR 441
Location1.95 MI NE of FM 570
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41375, -98.75998
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,719 (2019)
Projected traffic17,860 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 WB over CR 441 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over CR 441 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 WB over CR 441 carry?

About 12,719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over CR 441?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over CR 441?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.