US Bridges

CR 494 over IH 20

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of Erath C/L · Structure no. 230680031405033

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 494 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 494 over IH 20 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 494
CrossesIH 20
Location0.85 MI W of Erath C/L
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50131, -98.49056
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 494 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 494 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 CR 494 over IH 20 carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 494 over IH 20?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 494 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.