US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 181300009514162

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,708
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 29,708 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,810 by 2036. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesMustang Creek
Location2.85 MI E of Dallas C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69771, -96.47121
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,708 (2023)
Projected traffic24,810 by 2036
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Mustang 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek carry?

About 29,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.