US Bridges

E Bankhead DR over IH 20

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.07 MI NE of FM 2552 · Structure no. 021840031407045

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bankhead DR over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Bankhead DR over IH 20 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 7,779 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,850 by 2036. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Bankhead DR
CrossesIH 20
Location1.07 MI NE of FM 2552
RouteCity Street 20
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74335, -97.74578
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,779 (2024)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Bankhead DR over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is E Bankhead DR over IH 20 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 E Bankhead DR over IH 20 carry?

About 7,779 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is E Bankhead DR over IH 20?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Bankhead DR over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.