US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Mustang Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 181300009514163

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Nfr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesMustang Creek
Location2.85 MI E of Dallas C/L
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69822, -96.47111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Mustang Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Mustang Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.