US Bridges

Lp 254 over IH 20

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 6.70 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 230680000706150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 254 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 254 over IH 20 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1970, 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2038. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 254
CrossesIH 20
Location6.70 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 254
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4742, -98.62559
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2018)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 254 over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Lp 254 over IH 20 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 Lp 254 over IH 20 carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 254 over IH 20?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 254 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.