IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek
FairHarrison County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of Lp 281 · Structure no. 191030049508272
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,802
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,802 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek 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 IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek carry?
About 14,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.