US Bridges

CR 4930 over IH 20

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of FM 314 · Structure no. 102340049503108

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4930 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4930 over IH 20 in Van Zandt 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 5 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 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4930
CrossesIH 20
Location1.95 MI E of FM 314
RouteCounty Highway 4930
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49985, -95.61062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4930 over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is CR 4930 over IH 20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4930 over IH 20 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 4930 over IH 20?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4930 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.