US Bridges

IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 021820031402108

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD 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 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 16,973 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,210 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesCR 175 - Live Oak RD
Location0.9 MI E of US 281
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61654, -98.09815
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,973 (2023)
Projected traffic14,210 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD carry?

About 16,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over CR 175 - Live Oak RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.