US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.75 Mi. NE of FM 2552 · Structure no. 021840031407231

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 10,971 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2037. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Wbfr
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.75 Mi. NE of FM 2552
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74691, -97.73501
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,971 (2024)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek carry?

About 10,971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.