IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek
FairParker County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021840031401071
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,740 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,930 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek carry?
About 18,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 Ebml over Little Grindstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.