US Bridges

Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 31 · Structure no. 191030049510125

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Sherrod RD
CrossesIH 20
Location1.40 MI E of FM 31
RouteCounty Highway 1009
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49499, -94.27249
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2013)
Projected traffic189 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20 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 Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20 carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Sherrod RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.