IH 20 EB over Caney Creek
FairSmith County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of Van Zandt Cl · Structure no. 102120049504046
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,259
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 EB over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Caney Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 22,259 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,162 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 EB over Caney 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Caney Creek carry?
About 22,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 EB over Caney Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 EB over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.