US Bridges

IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.03 MI W of Talty RD · Structure no. 181300009514382

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIH 20 N Frtg RD
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location0.03 MI W of Talty RD
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71557, -96.33111
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 N Frtg RD over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.