IH 20 EB over CR 438
FairEastland County, Texas · 3.50 MI NE of FM 570 · Structure no. 230680000704165
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,343
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over CR 438 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over CR 438 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 13,343 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB over CR 438 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 EB over CR 438 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 EB over CR 438 carry?
About 13,343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over CR 438?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over CR 438?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.