US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Kings Creek Relief

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.66 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501182

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Kings Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB over Kings Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,860 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesKings Creek Relief
Location0.66 MI E of SH 34
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69837, -96.26446
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,770 (2023)
Projected traffic29,860 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 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 over Kings Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Kings Creek Relief 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 over Kings Creek Relief carry?

About 36,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Kings Creek Relief?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Kings Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.