US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Gibson Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH 108 South · Structure no. 020730031404016

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Gibson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 Nfr over Gibson Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesGibson Creek
Location2.0 MI W of SH 108 South
RouteInterstate 20
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50719, -98.40553
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Gibson 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 Nfr over Gibson Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.