IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek
FairEastland County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of Erath C/L · Structure no. 230680031405020
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek 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 S FR over Bear Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 S FR over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.