US Bridges

Cooks Road over IH 20

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SH 43 · Structure no. 191030049508252

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks Road over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooks Road 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 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCooks Road
CrossesIH 20
Location1.20 MI W of SH 43
RouteCounty Highway 3018
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48819, -94.42993
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2013)
Projected traffic529 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cooks Road over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Cooks Road 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 Cooks Road over IH 20 carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cooks Road over IH 20?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cooks Road over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.