US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD

Good

Midland County, Texas · IH 20 at Cotton Flat RD · Structure no. 061650000514284

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,794 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,281 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesCotton Flat RD
LocationIH 20 at Cotton Flat RD
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96868, -102.0903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,794 (2022)
Projected traffic74,281 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD carry?

About 24,794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Cotton Flat RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.