US Bridges

IH 20 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd)

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120049505138

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,932
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd) in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,932 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,305 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesCR 431 (jim Hogg Rd)
Location1.1 MI E of US 69
RouteInterstate 20
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46838, -95.36871
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,932 (2021)
Projected traffic29,305 by 2041
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd) 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 CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd) carry?

About 20,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over CR 431 (jim Hogg Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.