US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Eagans Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501185

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

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Eagans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 EB over Eagans Creek 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 5 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesEagans Creek
Location0.90 MI E of SH 34
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69708, -96.26061
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 EB over Eagans Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Eagans 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 EB over Eagans Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 20 EB over Eagans Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 20 EB over Eagans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.