US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 571

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 3.60 MI NE of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680000706148

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,201
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 571 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 571 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 13,201 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,948 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 571
Location3.60 MI NE of FM 2461
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46012, -98.64106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,201 (2019)
Projected traffic16,948 by 2038
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over FM 571 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 571 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 FM 571 carry?

About 13,201 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 571?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 571?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.