US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930049507280

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 17,930 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,420 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.35 MI E of SH 31
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43517, -94.82034
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.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,930 (2020)
Projected traffic23,420 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Rabbit 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 IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 17,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.