US Bridges

IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.58 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300049501384

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70,069
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 70,069 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,570 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB Ent Ramp
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.58 MI W of FM 2578
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7107, -96.29754
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,069 (2022)
Projected traffic36,570 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor 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 Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 70,069 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB Ent Ramp over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.