IH 20 WB over Buck Creek
FairPalo Pinto County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031402095
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,881
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Buck Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,881 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 20 WB over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Buck 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Buck Creek carry?
About 13,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Buck Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.