US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Ferguson Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of Lp 281 · Structure no. 191030049508262

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Ferguson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Ferguson Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesFerguson Creek
Location1.95 MI W of Lp 281
RouteInterstate 20
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45326, -94.69894
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 Sfr over Ferguson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Ferguson 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 2023.

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

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Ferguson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Ferguson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.