US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102120049504060

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,510
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25,510 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,714 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesPrairie Crk/Cr 463
Location0.75 MI W of US 69
RouteInterstate 20
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46865, -95.40052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,510 (2021)
Projected traffic35,714 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Prairie Crk/Cr 463 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463 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 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463 carry?

About 25,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over Prairie Crk/Cr 463?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.