IH 20 WB over Terry Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 5.30 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300009514375
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,122
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Terry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Terry 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 270 ft (82.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Terry Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Terry 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 WB over Terry Creek carry?
About 21,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Terry Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Terry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.