US Bridges

SH 220 over Duffau Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 2481 · Structure no. 020730046702004

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 220 over Duffau Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 220 over Duffau Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 220
CrossesDuffau Creek
Location0.8 MI N of FM 2481
RouteState Highway 220
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04618, -98.0033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2022)
Projected traffic2,883 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 220 over Duffau Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 220 over Duffau 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 220 over Duffau Creek carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 220 over Duffau Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 220 over Duffau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.