US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of SH 108 · Structure no. 020730031404017

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.6 MI W of SH 108
RouteInterstate 20
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50636, -98.44498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Turkey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.