US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 1641

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of FM 741 · Structure no. 181300009514355

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 1641 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 1641 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 22,495 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,176 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 1641
Location3.10 MI E of FM 741
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69589, -96.39995
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,495 (2023)
Projected traffic65,176 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over FM 1641 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 1641 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over FM 1641 carry?

About 22,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 1641?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 1641?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.