US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 6.05 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300009514362

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesBig Brushy Crk Rel No 2
Location6.05 MI W of SH 34
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69881, -96.37134
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,122 (2023)
Projected traffic30,880 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2 built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2 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 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2 carry?

About 21,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Big Brushy Crk Rel No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.