US Bridges

FM 968 over IH 20

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 4.15 MI E of FM 450 · Structure no. 191030049508244

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 968 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 968 over IH 20 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 968
CrossesIH 20
Location4.15 MI E of FM 450
RouteState Highway 968
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48488, -94.50999
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2013)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 968 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 968 over IH 20 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 968 over IH 20 carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 968 over IH 20?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 968 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.