US Bridges

IH 20 S FR over Russell Creek

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of Lp 254 · Structure no. 230680000706118

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 S FR over Russell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 S FR over Russell Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 S FR
CrossesRussell Creek
Location1.25 MI E of Lp 254
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47944, -98.6051
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic363 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 S FR over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 S FR over Russell 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 S FR over Russell Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 S FR over Russell Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 S FR over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.