IH 20 WB over Crazy Bess Bayou
FairGregg County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of FM 2087 · Structure no. 100930049507287
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Crazy Bess Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB 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 39,311 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,880 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Crazy Bess Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB 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 WB over Crazy Bess Bayou carry?
About 39,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Crazy Bess Bayou?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Crazy Bess Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.