US Bridges

Rosehill RD over IH 20

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300049501159

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosehill RD over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosehill RD over IH 20 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRosehill RD
CrossesIH 20
Location0.80 MI W of FM 2578
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71253, -96.30069
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2019)
Projected traffic744 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosehill RD over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosehill RD over IH 20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rosehill RD over IH 20 carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rosehill RD over IH 20?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rosehill RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.