IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals Creek
FairHoward County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000506128
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 550 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,025
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 12,025 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,490 by 2033. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bus 20 & Beals Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals Creek carry?
About 12,025 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals Creek?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Bus 20 & Beals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.