US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of US 80 · Structure no. 191030049510113

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesLittle Sis Creek
Location2.20 MI SE of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48557, -94.12453
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2013)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2033
Trucks31%
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 Little Sis Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Little Sis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.