US Bridges

IH 20 EB over FM 1884

Good

Parker County, Texas · IH20 over FM1884 · Structure no. 021840031407058

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over FM 1884 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over FM 1884 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31,872 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,030 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesFM 1884
LocationIH20 over FM1884
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72727, -97.80753
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,872 (2023)
Projected traffic23,030 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 EB over FM 1884 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over FM 1884 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over FM 1884 carry?

About 31,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over FM 1884?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over FM 1884?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.