US Bridges

IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.64 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300049501161

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 36,770 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,560 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB & Exit Rp
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.64 MI W of FM 2578
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71154, -96.29799
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,770 (2023)
Projected traffic32,560 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 36,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 WB & Exit Rp over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.