IH 20 WB over Allen Creek
GoodVan Zandt County, Texas · 2.31 MI E of Kaufman C/L · Structure no. 102340049502015
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,556
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 20 WB over Allen Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over Allen Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 50,556 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,170 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 WB over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 20 WB over Allen 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Allen Creek carry?
About 50,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 20 WB over Allen Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 20 WB over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.