US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek Relief

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930049507282

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

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek Relief in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesRabbit Creek Relief
Location0.65 MI E of SH 31
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43509, -94.81693
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

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

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

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

How long is IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek Relief?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Rabbit Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.