US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 6.40 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501197

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,006
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel 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 26,006 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,409 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesMuddy Cedar Creek Rel
Location6.40 MI E of SH 34
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67446, -96.16986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,006 (2022)
Projected traffic36,409 by 2042
Trucks29%
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 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel 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 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel carry?

About 26,006 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.