US Bridges

High Country LN over IH 20

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300009514166

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,445
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Country LN over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Country LN over IH 20 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 35,445 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,620 by 2036. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHigh Country LN
CrossesIH 20
Location2.10 MI E of FM 740
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69832, -96.46391
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,445 (2016)
Projected traffic49,620 by 2036
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Country LN over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is High Country LN over IH 20 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 2022.

How much traffic does High Country LN over IH 20 carry?

About 35,445 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is High Country LN over IH 20?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns High Country LN over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.