US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 3.40 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191030049509220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,867
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 WB over Eight Mile 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 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 17,867 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,280 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location3.40 MI E of US 59
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49361, -94.30088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,867 (2019)
Projected traffic22,280 by 2033
Trucks38%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Eight Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over Eight Mile 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 Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 17,867 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.