US Bridges

IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of SH 135 · Structure no. 100930049507227

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek in Gregg 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 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,670 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH20 to SH135 Conn
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location0.10 MI NW of SH 135
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43063, -94.92514
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2013)
Projected traffic4,670 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek built?

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

What condition is IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 to SH135 Conn over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.