US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Cedar Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of SH 351 · Structure no. 082210000606254

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,841
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Cedar Creek in Taylor 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 13,841 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,550 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.05 MI NW of SH 351
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4869, -99.71446
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,841 (2019)
Projected traffic18,550 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 13,841 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.