US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Butler Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of FM 2199 · Structure no. 191030049510131

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Butler Creek 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesButler Creek
Location3.50 MI E of FM 2199
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49321, -94.18238
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks31%
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 Nfr over Butler Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Butler 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Butler Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Butler Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.