US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of FM 2087 · Structure no. 100930049507286

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesCrazy Bess Bayou
Location0.65 MI E of FM 2087
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43269, -94.77454
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou 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 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Crazy Bess Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.