US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501189

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch 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 29,550 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,881 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesAnthony Branch
Location3.20 MI E of SH 34
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68811, -96.22279
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,550 (2023)
Projected traffic90,881 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 WB over Anthony Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch carry?

About 29,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Anthony Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.