IH 20 EB over Colony Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680000704167
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,343
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over Colony Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Colony Creek 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 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 13,343 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,168 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB over Colony Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 EB over Colony Creek 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 EB over Colony Creek carry?
About 13,343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over Colony Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over Colony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.