IH 20 EB over Big Brushy Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 6.15 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300009514359
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,122
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over Big Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Big Brushy 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 21,122 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,880 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB over Big Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 EB over Big Brushy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Big Brushy Creek carry?
About 21,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over Big Brushy Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over Big Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.