US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930049507309

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,420 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.40 MI E of SH 31
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4348, -94.82076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.