US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Gibson Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH 108 South · Structure no. 020730031404120

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Gibson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Gibson Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesGibson Creek
Location2.0 MI W of SH 108 South
RouteInterstate 20
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50624, -98.40526
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2013)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Sfr over Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.