IH 20 WB over Parker Creek
FairHarrison County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191030049509219
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,867
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Parker Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Parker Creek 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 5 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 17,867 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,280 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Parker Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Parker 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 Parker Creek carry?
About 17,867 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Parker Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Parker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.