US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Willow Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.75 MI NE of FM 2552 · Structure no. 021840031407044

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Willow Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 37,083 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,210 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.75 MI NE of FM 2552
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74645, -97.73557
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,083 (2023)
Projected traffic34,210 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Willow 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 WB over Willow Creek carry?

About 37,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.