IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 6.65 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501199
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,012
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar 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 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 52,012 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,817 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek carry?
About 52,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over Muddy Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.